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Detroit School District Settles Lawsuit Over Pledge Protest

3/28/2026

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A suburban Detroit school district settled a lawsuit with Danielle Khalaf, a teenager who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance in protest of U.S. support for Israel's war in Gaza.
The settlement includes First Amendment training for staff and a $10,000 payment from the teacher's insurance.
The district did not admit liability and Danielle reported emotional distress, while the settlement will clear negative records from her file.

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Story summary

A suburban Detroit school district settled a lawsuit with Danielle Khalaf, a teenager who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance in protest of U.S. support for Israel's war in Gaza.
The settlement includes First Amendment training for staff and a $10,000 payment from the teacher's insurance.
The district did not admit liability and Danielle reported emotional distress, while the settlement will clear negative records from her file.