School says transportation OK for student clubs… unless they’re Christian
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April 24, 2008 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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School says transportation OK for student clubs…
unless they’re Christian
ADF attorneys file complaint and restraining order against La. school
unconstitutionally discriminating against Christian students
“Christian student groups shouldn’t be discriminated against because of their beliefs,” said ADF Senior Counsel David Cortman. “All student groups have the same First Amendment rights, and schools cannot deny benefits to one club while granting the same benefits to another.”
ADF attorneys pointed out in a letter to the school district that Christian students should not be denied transportation to the event simply because the club and event concern religious subject matter, especially when it allows non-religious clubs similar access to transportation. After school officials failed to respond favorably to the letter, ADF attorneys filed suit.
If the court grants the request for the temporary restraining order, the FCA club will be allowed to attend the May 1 event. Non-club-related activities for which the school has used its buses for approved field trips include movies, bowling, alligator hunting, and trips to the shopping mall.
A copy of the complaint in A.W. v. Calcasieu Parish Public Schools filed with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana is available at www.telladf.org/UserDocs/AWcomplaint.pdf. The motion for temporary restraining order is available at www.telladf.org/UserDocs/AWTRO.pdf.
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