It is unconstitutional for a public college professor to make passing a required course contingent upon a students willingness to express agreement with philosophical viewpoints that conflict with his or her religious beliefs. Please read the form below carefully and declare your membership with the ACLJ by adding your name to our National Petition of Protest.

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National Petition of Protest

To: Suffolk County Community College

Gina D.s stated unwillingness to reconsider or abandon her personal beliefs in favor of her Introduction to Philosophy Professors preferred viewpoints has led to her receiving poor grades on class assignments. She has also been singled out and derided in online discussions.

While a college professor may encourage students to be informed about viewpoints and arguments that differ from their own, it is inappropriate and unconstitutional for a public college professor to make passing a required course (and thus graduation) contingent upon a students willingness to express agreement with philosophical viewpoints conflicting with her religious beliefs.

To prevent further injury to Ginas rights under the First and Fourteenth Amendments, the ACLJ and its members request that SCCC take all appropriate measures to ensure her rights are preserved throughout the remainder of her time at SCCC. Further, we ask that you advise the professor regarding students constitutional rights and the First Amendment, with particular regard to her situation.