Cleveland County Demand Letter

A Cleveland County school banned a student group from playing an LGBTQ-themed quiz game, deeming the activity "sensitive," even though none of the information was inappropriate.

We contend that their actions violate the First Amendment and the Equal Access Act. We sent a letter to the Cleveland County school board demanding that they allow the activity.

Every student deserves the right to express themselves and share their voice, free from discrimination or censorship.

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May 12, 2025
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Cleveland County School Board Settles in Student First Amendment Case

The ACLU of North Carolina has agreed to a settlement in M.K. v. Fisher, a lawsuit filed in February 2025, alleging that the Cleveland County Board of Education violated students’ rights under the First Amendment and the Equal Access Act.
Issue Areas: LGBTQIA+ Equality, Student Rights, Free Speech
Court Cases: M.K. v. Stephen Fisher