School Bans 3rd Grader's 'Jesus Loves Me' Mask, Threatens Suspension

Michael Foust : Nov 3, 2020
Christian Headlines

"While school administrators face challenges in helping students navigate school life during a pandemic, those officials simply can't suspend the First Amendment or arbitrarily pick and choose the messages that students can or can't express. Other students within the school district have freely worn masks with the logos of local sports teams or even the words 'Black Lives Matter.' This student deserves an equal opportunity to peacefully express her beliefs." -ADF legal counsel Michael Ross

[ChristianHeadlines.com] A Mississippi family is alleging religious discrimination against their third-grade daughter's elementary school after officials there forced her to remove her face mask with the phrase "Jesus Loves Me." (Screengrab image: via ADFmedia.org)

Matthew and Jennifer Booth filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Simpson County School District in Mississippi because their daughter, Lydia, was ordered to remove the mask on Oct. 13 and replace it with one her school, Simpson Central, supplied. All students are required to wear masks to help slow the spread of Covid-19... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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