Summary
Officials at a school in the Simpson County School District in Mississippi prohibited a 3rd-grade student from wearing a face mask with the message “Jesus Loves Me” on it.
Case Timeline
- November 2020: ADF attorneys filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Lydia Booth and her parents. Shortly after ADF filed suit, the school agreed to allow Lydia to begin wearing the mask, but it didn’t acknowledge that it had violated her rights.
- January 2023: As part of a settlement agreement, the Simpson County School District agreed to allow Lydia to wear her mask. The district also agreed to pay attorneys’ fees.
Commentary
My Child Deserves First Amendment Freedoms. Her School Disagrees. | RealClearReligion
Jennifer Booth
December 31, 1969