Palo Alto school district sued over mosque field trip visit

Did this field trip to a mosque violate the First Amendment? A group of Palo Alto parents think so.

A group of Jewish, Hindu and Zoroastrian parents and students are suing a California school district, alleging that a high school program’s field trip to a mosque — and no other houses of worship — violated the First Amendment. The suit, brought forth by Community Members for Religious Neutrality in Public Schools – San Francisco Bay Area, focuses on two trips that were part of a social justice program at Palo Alto High School. According to the …

Parents Sue California School District Over Field Trip to Mosque

"According to the complaint, students were encouraged to don Islamic religious attire, given Qurans to take home, and observed a midday prayer service."

Palo Alto school district sued over mosque field trip visit

SAN JOSE, Calif. — A group of South Bay parents are suing the Palo Alto Unified School District over a field trip to a Santa Clara mosque last year, alleging the district promoted Islam and violated state education laws after…

Palo Alto parents sue school after girls told to wear hijabs, kids handed Qurans on 'social justice' mosque trip

A group of furious parents is taking a wealthy California school district to federal court after their kids were allegedly pushed into Islamic religious practices during a school-sponsored field trip - complete with hijabs for the girls and free Qurans for everyone. Ten families and community members, mostly Jewish along with Hindu and Zoroastrian parents, filed suit against the Palo Alto Unified...

Palo Alto School District Sued Over Mosque Field Trip

Parents and former students allege a 2025 visit improperly promoted Islam and exposed students to religious activities without adequate consent. PALO ALTO, CA — A group of parents, former students and community members has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Palo Alto Unified School District and Palo Alto High School Principal Brent Kline,...