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Liberty Justice Center and Principal Barton Thorne on Tucker Carlson Tonight

Principal Thorne’s experience illustrates the dangers of cancel culture. Thorne warned his students that anyone’s voice can be cancelled for any reason by a small group of people. And Shelby County Schools silenced him for that.

Liberty Justice Center discusses Principal Barton Thorne on Glenn Beck

5 Things to Know About Principal Barton Thorne and His Case Against Shelby County Schools

Even in Tennessee, Educators Who Don’t Toe the Leftist Line Can Be Punished

Principal Thorne has filed suit in federal court against the school district, arguing that it has violated his rights under the First and Fourteenth Amendments, as well as the contract between himself and the district.

High school principal Barton Thorne reinstated following civil rights lawsuit – ABC 4 News

The Cordova High School principal placed on administrative leave after a controversial video is now suing Shelby County Schools, accusing the district of violating his First Amendment and contractual rights.

Suspended Cordova High School principal is now suing Shelby County Schools over controversial “free speech” video – ABC Local 24

Memphis high school principal sues after being suspended for talking to students about free speech, tolerance – WNWS 101.5 FM

A Memphis-area high school principal is suing his school district after he was placed on administrative leave for speaking with his students about the importance of free speech. The principal has retained legal counsel from the Liberty Justice Center, a national public interest law firm...

Lawsuit filed against SCS after principal placed on leave, violates free speech – WMC Action News 5

The principal of Cordova High School is suing Shelby County Schools. Attorneys for Principal Barton Thorne claim his right to free speech was violated after he tried teaching a lesson to his students about free speech.

Suspended Cordova High School principal files lawsuit against district – News Channel 3 Memphis

A Shelby County School principal is suing the district after his suspension last month. Barton Thorne of Cordova High School was placed on paid administrative leave after comments he made over the district’s virtual learning platform.

Tennessee principal sues Shelby County Schools for violating First Amendment rights

Principal Thorne’s attorneys have filed a federal lawsuit against the district for violating his First Amendment and contractual rights for placing him on administrative leave for discussing current events and free speech with students.

High school principal sues after being suspended for talking to students about free speech and tolerance

Thorne v. Shelby County Board of Education

Memphis-area principal Barton Thorne’s attorneys have filed a federal lawsuit against the district for violating his First Amendment and contractual rights for placing him on administrative leave for discussing current events and free speech with students.

Liberty Justice Center appeals ruling to block scholarship for low-income students to the Tennessee Supreme Court

Attorneys from the Liberty Justice Center are asking the Tennessee Supreme Court to overturn a decision to block a critical scholarship program for low-income students. Opponents of the Education Savings Account (ESA) Pilot Program have stalled its implementation and blocked scholarships for up to 5,000...

Government of Nashville v. Tennessee Department of Education

Parents and school leaders urge judge to toss lawsuit blocking a new scholarship program for low-income families

Fox13 News: Some local parents and private schools defend Tennessee’s controversial school voucher program

February 2020

Two Memphis parents and two private schools filed a motion challenging a recent lawsuit filed against the state over the program.

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