Undocumented immigrant convicted of inappropriately touching high school students as Democratic attorney almost dismisses case
Israel Flores Ortiz, an 18-year-old undocumented immigrant, was convicted of molesting over a dozen high school girls in Fairfax County, Virginia, on Thursday, facing a total of nine misdemeanor charges. The decision followed criticism aimed at Democratic U.S. Attorney Steve Descano, who had supporters questioning his handling of the case due to witness testimonies being […]
Nashville school provides prayer facilities for Muslim students
Nashville Schools Offer Prayer Space for Muslim Students Nashville’s public schools are now providing Muslim students with the opportunity to leave class during school hours to pray in a designated area on campus. This initiative includes accommodations daily during Ramadan and once a month throughout the rest of the year, as reported locally. At John […]
Two elementary school staff in Oklahoma charged with assaulting students
Allegations Against Elgin Elementary School Employees Two staff members at Elgin Elementary School in Oklahoma are facing accusations of assaulting students in separate incidents within just a few weeks. One employee is alleged to have punched a 10-year-old boy, while another is accused of strangling and carrying a 5-year-old student, according to court documents and […]
Two Oklahoma elementary school employees arrested for reportedly attacking students
Charges Filed Against Oklahoma Teachers for Alleged Student Assaults Two teachers from the same Oklahoma elementary school face charges after incidents involving students occurred within just a few months of each other. Elizabeth Kay Sutton and Ottria McClung have been charged with assault and battery following separate allegations in Comanche County District Court in Elgin, […]
California: High school student’s suspension lifted after sharing pro-ICE flyers
A high school in San Diego, California, has reportedly reversed its decision to suspend a student who displayed a pro-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) poster on campus. On April 1, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), which reported the case, noted that students at Torrey Pines High School had put up fliers that […]
California college students receive a break with new legislation
Public universities in California will be required to provide a Path to Treatment for students experiencing overdoses. This includes offering rehabilitation and drug education options before any disciplinary actions are taken. Assembly Bill 602 (AB 602) was enacted by Gov. Gavin Newsom last October and is set to be implemented statewide in July. During a […]
Special education teacher charged with sexually assaulting students at her home and providing them with alcohol; one victim described feeling ‘trapped’
Special Education Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault in Wisconsin A special education teacher from Wisconsin is potentially facing decades behind bars due to allegations of sexually assaulting two students and providing them alcohol. The Eau Claire Police Department was alerted by the Eau Claire Regional School District on March 25 about a potential inappropriate relationship […]
Toolkit encourages students to provoke a crisis regarding ICE contracts
A toolkit designed for students by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and several other organizations is promoting campaigns against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and calling for universities to “create a crisis.” This campaign strategy, titled the “Schools Drop ICE” toolkit, seeks to unite majoritarian outreach with nonviolent direct action to put pressure […]
SAVE America Act ‘Harms’ Seniors, Rural Communities, Students
Concerns Raised Over SAVE America Act Stacey Abrams, who has run for Georgia governor twice without success, expressed concerns that the SAVE America Act could disadvantage certain groups, thereby benefiting Republicans in closely contested elections. Abrams discussed this on MS NOW, stating, “Oppression is very real. In elections decided by close margins, voter suppression persists. […]
School Clears Student’s Record After Discipline for Pro-ICE Flyer
Student’s Suspension Over Pro-ICE Flyers Rescinded A high school student in San Diego, California, who faced suspension for distributing pro-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) flyers, has had his record cleared. At Torrey Pines High School, the student had expressed support for ICE by placing flyers that included the phrase, “We… [heart] ICE — Real […]