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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Continues Legal Action Against Texas School Districts for Electioneering
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Texas AG Sues Frisco ISD for Electioneering
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Frisco Independent School District for illegal electioneering, alleging that the district used official resources to advocate for specific policies in violation of the Texas Election Code. While the Attorney General's office is currently unable to criminally prosecute Election Code violations, it may seek civil injunctive relief to prevent school districts from unlawfully influencing elections. This follows a similar lawsuit against Denton ISD and ongoing investigations into potential violations across the state.
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Texas Judge Upholds School's Punishment of Black Student Over Hairstyle
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Texas Judge Upholds School's Hair Length Policy for Male Students
A Texas judge ruled in favor of Barbers Hill ISD, stating that the school did not violate the state's CROWN Act by suspending 18-year-old Darryl George for the length of his locs hairstyle. The judge's decision came after the school district removed George from regular classes, citing non-compliance with the dress code. The Texas CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination, went into effect just one day after George's suspension. The George family's attorney plans to seek an injunction from a federal court, and they also have a federal civil rights lawsuit pending against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton for not enforcing the law. This case follows previous clashes between the district and two other Black male students over the dress code, which led to a federal judge ruling the district's hair policy as discriminatory.
"Judge Dismisses Pro-Palestinian Groups' Free Speech Lawsuit Against DeSantis"
A federal judge dismissed two lawsuits brought by pro-Palestinian student groups against the DeSantis administration, ruling that the threatened deactivation of the groups remains speculative as no actions have been taken against them. The lawsuits contended that the state's deactivation order unconstitutionally penalizes them in violation of free speech and viewpoint discrimination laws. The judge's decision marks a legal win for DeSantis and the state university system, but the possibility of another court battle looms if the schools ultimately dole out discipline.
Family Sues School After Teen's Suicide Following Online Assault Video
The family of 14-year-old Adriana Kuch, who died by suicide after being assaulted at her New Jersey high school and having the attack recorded and posted online, is suing officials with the school district, alleging a failure to address a "culture of violence" and protect her from bullying. The lawsuit claims that school officials did not adequately respond to the assault and subsequent online humiliation, leading to Adriana's suicide. The family is seeking punitive damages and asserts that the school has a serious bullying problem that administrators have failed to acknowledge or address.
Family Sues School Board After Student's Suicide Following Attack
The family of 14-year-old Adriana Kuch, who died by suicide days after being attacked at Central Regional High School in New Jersey, is suing the school board, former superintendent, and others for negligence, defamation, and infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit alleges that the school failed to protect Adriana from bullying and cyberbullying, and that the superintendent invaded the family's privacy. Another lawsuit involving a separate assault at the same school has also been filed. The family's attorney is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, while the civil case is currently in the discovery phase.
"Family Sues School Officials After Teen's Suicide Following Viral Attack Video"
The family of Adriana Kuch, a New Jersey teen who died by suicide after a viral attack video, is suing school officials, alleging a failure to protect her despite a known "culture of violence." The lawsuit claims a climate of harassment existed at Central Regional High School before Adriana's assault. Four students have been charged in connection with the attack, and the district superintendent resigned after making insensitive remarks about Adriana's father. Adriana's family seeks justice and accountability for her death, highlighting the school's alleged bullying problem.
Family of Adriana Kuch Sues NJ School After Teen's Suicide
The family of Adriana Kuch, a New Jersey teen who died by suicide after being assaulted at her high school and having the video posted online, is suing the school board and officials for negligence and failure to protect her. The lawsuit alleges that the school was aware of a culture of violence and failed to address it. The family seeks unspecified damages for negligence, defamation, and emotional distress. The district has stated it took action to address bullying after Adriana's death, and the lawsuit was filed just before the one-year anniversary of her passing.
Family of Adriana Kuch Sues NJ School Over Bullying-Related Suicide
The family of Adriana Kuch, a 14-year-old who died by suicide following intense bullying at her New Jersey high school, has filed a lawsuit against the school district, alleging failure to protect her. The lawsuit also accuses the former school superintendent of defaming the family. The family claims that school officials did not address a culture of violence and failed to take action against bullying. The lawsuit seeks justice for Adriana and unspecified damages. The school district has not yet commented on the lawsuit.
"Florida Court Faces Challenge: Pro-Palestinian Groups vs. DeSantis"
Pro-Palestinian student groups in Florida are challenging the state's attempt to disband them, claiming they are tied to Hamas terrorists. The state, however, contends that no action has been taken against the groups, leaving nothing for a judge to decide. The lawsuit revolves around free speech issues and the state's attempt to crack down on campus events amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. The judge expressed frustration about the consequences of powerful individuals' words and actions, referencing a shooting incident involving college students of Palestinian descent. Both sides presented arguments in a three-hour hearing, with the judge pressing for evidence of harm to the students and questioning the authority behind the state's order.
"Trial Set for Texas School's Punishment of Black Student with Locs Hairstyle"
A Texas judge has set a trial date for next month in the case of Darryl George, a Houston-area teen who has been suspended from school for months over the length of his locs hairstyle, which the school district says violates the dress code for male students. George and his family have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the district and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, alleging that the suspension violates the state's Crown Act, which prohibits discrimination based on hairstyles commonly associated with race. The district denies that its policy violates the Crown Act and insists that it will continue to fight for its community's rights, even if it means going to the U.S. Supreme Court.
"Trial Begins for Texas School's Punishment of Black Student with Locs"
A Texas judge has ordered a trial to determine whether a Black high school student, Darryl George, can continue being punished by his district for refusing to change his hairstyle, which he and his family argue is protected by the new state law. The district's dress code restrictions on boys' hair length are being challenged under the CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination. George's family has also filed a formal complaint with the Texas Education Agency and a federal civil rights lawsuit against the school district, Gov. Greg Abbott, and Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleging failure to enforce the CROWN Act.