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Religious Neutrality Group Sues Palo Alto Over Mosque Visit

8/18/2026

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Community Members for Religious Neutrality sued Palo Alto School District and principal Brent Kline.
The complaint says the Social Justice Pathway turned a fall 2025 mosque visit into indoctrination, urging Islamic attire, Qurans, prayer and remarks by CAIR director Zahra Billoo.
Plaintiffs allege students were photographed in religious dress, images were posted without informed consent, and that they seek a jury trial, injunction, image removal and attorneys’ fees.

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Community Members for Religious Neutrality sued Palo Alto School District and principal Brent Kline.
The complaint says the Social Justice Pathway turned a fall 2025 mosque visit into indoctrination, urging Islamic attire, Qurans, prayer and remarks by CAIR director Zahra Billoo.
Plaintiffs allege students were photographed in religious dress, images were posted without informed consent, and that they seek a jury trial, injunction, image removal and attorneys’ fees.