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Students Sue Pentagon Schools Over Censorship of Books

4/17/2025

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Students Sue Hegseth

Twelve students from Pentagon schools are taking a stand against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, suing him for removing books on race and gender that they believe infringe upon their First Amendment rights. The ACLU supports their fight, warning that such censorship threatens vital educational resources, especially in the wake of Trump's orders against diversity and inclusion in schools.

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Districts Defend DEI

The Dresden and Hanover school districts in New Hampshire are taking a stand against the U.S. Department of Education, filing a lawsuit over threats to slash federal funding for schools championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Backed by the ACLU, they claim the DOE's ambiguous guidelines infringe on due process and academic freedom, joining a growing wave of similar legal battles across the country.

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Students Sue Hegseth

Twelve students from Pentagon schools are taking a stand against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, suing him for removing books on race and gender that they believe infringe upon their First Amendment rights. The ACLU supports their fight, warning that such censorship threatens vital educational resources, especially in the wake of Trump's orders against diversity and inclusion in schools.

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