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ACLU sues Detroit Lakes school district over 'Rainbow Ban'
The lawsuit says the ban violates students’ free speech and equal protection rights and seeks an injunction, civil penalties and a jury trial.
- On Tuesday, the American Civil Liberties Union-Minnesota sued the Detroit Lakes Public School District, alleging a rainbow ban violates students' constitutional free speech rights and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
- The Detroit Lakes Public School Board voted 4-2 on July 27 to prohibit non-school-sponsored rainbow materials; the lawsuit alleges the motion was introduced without prior public notice, calling it an "ambush tactic."
- Plaintiffs seek civil penalties of up to $300 apiece for the four board members, plus attorney fees up to $13,000, citing violations of Minnesota's Open Meeting Law.
- Detroit Lakes Public Schools Superintendent Mark Jenson stated the administration has not directed material removal, adding the board "continues to have discussion" on display standards amid pending litigation.
- The lawsuit represents two students, including the child of content creator Amber Estenson, and argues the ban creates a "chilling effect" discouraging students from supporting LGBTQ+ peers.
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