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MacDonald: Bow Is Still Violating Parents’ Rights

Two years later, even after a First Circuit win, these parents are still fighting for their First Amendment rights.

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Earlier this month, the First Circuit Court of Appeals remanded the case to the lower court to consider whether to grant the plaintiffs' motion for preliminary injunctive relief.

Absent action, the school can continue to violate parents' First Amendment rights to 'truly peaceful protest.

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It makes you wonder if they should set something on fire to get favorable consideration.

The courts dragged their heels throughout and denied temporary restraining order requests (which is odd considering how popular those are these days). Since the first violation of their rights, several years and numerous spring and fall sports seasons have passed, during which parents' rights have been affected under threat of additional action by the Bow School District.

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