Ban on Track Students Praying in School
Brian and Erika D. v. Lake Central School Corporation
STATUS:
Lawsuit Filed
Rarely are we presented with such a blatant violation of students’ First Amendment rights as has occurred here. Students at a public high school in Indiana have been instructed by their track coach not to gather and pray before track meets. In fact, the coach threatened the students, “Don’t let me see you do that again.”
Because the school district refused to respond in a timely manner, we have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of these students, seeking a court order that their right to pray in peace be protected. We will keep you updated as this urgent case progresses.