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Palestinian Student Settles Lawsuit Over Pledge Protest
3/29/2026
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Story summary
- DK, a Palestinian middle school student in Michigan, settled a lawsuit with her school district over refusing to stand for the pledge in protest of Gaza.
- A teacher told DK to go back to her country, showing racism she faced.
- The district will provide diversity and free speech training and will not punish DK.
- DK said she is proud to advocate for her rights.
- Her father praised her bravery.
