A North Carolina teen was suspended from school for using the term “illegal alien” in a classroom discussion, which was likened to saying the n-word by an administrator. The family is suing the school board for violating Christian’s rights to free speech, education, and due process.
Key Points
Christian was suspended for using the term “illegal alien” in a classroom discussion.
The school board compared the term to a racial slur.
The family is suing the school board for violating Christian’s rights.
Pros
The family is taking legal action to protect Christian’s rights.
Cons
Christian faced bullying and threats after the incident.
The school board branded Christian with false accusations of racism.