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Michigan student disciplined for protesting against war on Gaza reaches settlement with school

The Guardian - World News Human RightsNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Gloria OladipoMarch 28, 2026 at 06:00 PM
Michigan student disciplined for protesting against war on Gaza reaches settlement with school
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A Michigan middle school student, identified as DK, who was disciplined for protesting the war in Gaza by refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, reached a settlement with the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district. The incident occurred in January 2025 at West Middle School, where a teacher reportedly told DK to "go back to her country" after she sat during the pledge. DK, with the support of the ACLU and ACRL, filed a lawsuit in June 2025 alleging a violation of her First Amendment rights. As part of the settlement, the school district agreed to provide diversity and First Amendment training for staff, refrain from punishing DK, expunge records related to the incident, and provide counseling. The settlement aims to reinforce the importance of free speech and prevent similar incidents in the future.

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DK said the ordeal was "terrifying" and "overwhelming" at times.

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The school district will provide diversity, sensitivity, and First Amendment training for staff as part of the settlement.

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The student, DK, protested the war on Gaza by refusing to stand for the pledge of allegiance.

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A Michigan student settled with her school district after a lawsuit regarding her First Amendment rights.

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A teacher reportedly told DK to “go back to her country”.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Palestine 40% Fox 2 Detroit ×240% Canton 50% Jacob Khalaf 50% Arab American Civil Rights League 60% West Middle School 60% Michigan ×270% American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan 70% Plymouth-Canton Community Schools District ×270% Gaza Strip ×280% DK ×1090%

Keywords

free speech 90% protest 80% war on gaza 70% first amendment 70% settlement 60% school district 60% pledge of allegiance 50% lawsuit 50% diversity training 40% racism 40%

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Gaza

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