A high school student from North Carolina has taken a stand against illegal immigration by suing his school district for violating his First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. Christian McGhee, a 16-year-old student at Central Davidson High School, was suspended for three days last month for using the term “illegal aliens.” McGhee’s story has gained national attention as he fights back against the school district’s decision to censure him for expressing his views.
The Liberty Justice Center, a non-profit litigation firm dedicated to protecting constitutional freedoms, announced on Tuesday that it was taking on McGhee’s case. According to the group, the incident that led to McGhee’s suspension occurred during a classroom discussion. When his teacher used the word “alien,” McGhee asked for clarification, asking if the term referred to “space aliens, or illegal aliens who need green cards?” Despite causing no disruption in class, school administrators determined that McGhee’s question constituted a “vicious racial slur” and suspended him for three days.
This swift disciplinary action against a student simply asking a question has sparked outrage and raised concerns about censorship on school campuses. The Liberty Justice Center’s lawsuit against the Davidson County Board of Education alleges that the board violated McGhee’s rights to free speech and due process by suspending him without allowing him to appeal the decision.
Buck Dougherty, an attorney with the firm, argued that by suspending McGhee, the school board violated his constitutional rights. Not only was the teen not allowed to appeal his suspension, but he was also subjected to bullying and threats upon returning to school. As a result, his parents pulled him out of the school, and he is now completing his semester through a homeschooling program.
Dean McGee, another attorney with the Liberty Justice Center, emphasized that this lawsuit is about protecting stu
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dents’ rights to free speech and due process. He decried the school officials’ decision to “fabricate a racial incident” and label McGhee as a racist without offering him the opportunity to defend himself. McGee believes that the school’s actions have not only violated McGhee’s rights but have also severely damaged his reputation.
Leah McGhee, Christian’s mother, also stood up for her son. She noted that she had raised him to reject racism in all its forms and pointed out that it was the school, not Christian, who injected race into the discussion. She believes that the school would rather smear her son’s reputation than admit they made a mistake.
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In addition to recognizing the school district’s violation of McGhee’s rights, the lawsuit also asks for his suspension to be removed from his academic record.
This case serves as an important reminder that students have the right to express their opinions and engage in discussions, even if they may be controversial. The school should be a place where students can learn and grow, not have their rights infringed upon for expressing their views on important topics like illegal immigration. As McGhee’s story continues to gain attention, it is a reminder that we must protect the rights of all students to freely express their beliefs.
Good. Take them to the cleaners.
Once they win this suit, they need to demand criminal charges against all of the school administration members, especially the teacher and Principal, involved in this crap, and require their termination.
Yep.
Sue them for private schooling for your child since they (the school district) have know clue of the proper educational curriculum.
How about law breaking scum..is that better..?