Student Suspended For Saying 'illegal aliens' In Class Gets Cash, Apology From School
Student's Counsel Said School Board Sought To Smear The Teen's Mother When She Attempted To Stand Up For Her Son
A school district in North Carolina has been ordered to admit their mistake, issue an apology, fork over $20,000, and more after they were sued for suspending a 16-year-old student who used the term "illegal aliens."
The settlement was approved on Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, following a year-long legal battle after a 16-year-old student and his parents sued Davidson County Schools for the mischaracterization of racial bias and violation of the student's
First Amendment rights.

The 16-year-old student was suspended in April of last year after using the term "illegal aliens" during an English class discussion.
"Do you mean space aliens or illegal aliens who need green cards?" the student asked.
The story of Christian McGhee caught the eyes of
Donald Trump, who wrote the student a personal recommendation letter as he seeks an athletic scholarship in the years ahead, according to the Liberty Justice Center, which helped with the litigation.

The student suspended for using the term "illegal aliens" in schools sued on the grounds that the school violated his free speech rights enshrined in the First Amendment. (iStock)
In addition to the public apology required in the settlement, McGhee's school must correct his permanent record so it no longer denotes racial insensitivity and acknowledge "the inappropriate response to this matter by a former member." However, per Schroeder's order, the settlement does not amount to an admission of liability or wrongdoing.
According to the Liberty Justice Center, McGhee's mother spoke up in defense of her son after the incident happened, including at school board meetings, which led to an alleged attempt to smear her. The center claimed that two board members sent messages to county leaders and residents with the mother's arrest record and encouraged people to post it on social media.
A final legal settlement requires a North Carolina school district to acknowledge their inappropriate response after a student was suspended for using the term 'illegal aliens' in class.
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