News Coverage of ACLJ Defending NY Student Suspended for Wearing Rosary to School

June 24, 2011

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The ACLJ is defending a 13-year-old student from New York who has been suspended twice in two weeks for wearing a Rosary to school. Raymond Hosier, a 7th grader, says the Rosary brings him comfort and also honors his brother and uncle who have passed away.

The ACLJ has filed a lawsuit challenging the school district's punishment and says the disciplinary action violates Raymond's First Amendment rights.

A federal district court judge granted the ACLJ's request for a Temporary Restraining Order(TRO) clearing the way for Raymond to return to class with his Rosary in place. And both parties agreed to a court order extending the TRO through September - a move that ensures that Raymond will be able to finish out this school year with the Rosary in place.

The story is generating a lot of news coverage. Some of the news stories about this case are posted below.

CNSNews.com - Judge Extends Order for Boy to Wear Rosary at School

WorldNetDaily - Court Approves Religious Symbol in School

Times-Union (Albany, NY) - Schenectady Teen Can Wear Rosary Until Next School Year

Washington Times - Unlikely Allies Fight for Boy's Right to Rosary

WorldNetDaily - Judge Suspends School's Ban on Rosary

Times-Union (Albany, NY) - Student Can Wear Rosary - For Now

UPI News - Teen Sues to Wear Rosary to Class

ABC News - Judge Orders Reinstatement of Teen Suspended Over Rosary

Fox23News, Albany, NY - Judge: Student Can Wear Rosary to School, For Now

Christianpost.com - NY Judge Allows Student to Return to School, Wear Rosary

Washington Times - NY Boy Allowed to Wear Rosary Beads to School