School authority in North Carolina to issue apology and provide financial compensation amounting to $20,000 to a student who was suspended for using the term 'illegal alien'.
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The parents of a North Carolina high school student, who was suspended for employing the term "illegal alien," are expected to get a $20,000 reimbursement and an apology in a proposed agreement, according to The New York Post.
The news outlet reported on Thursday that the settlement was struck to expunge all references to racial prejudice from now-17-year-old Christian McGhee's record, provide financial aid, and issue a public apology "for the misperception of racial prejudice."
"The Proposed Settlement aims to provide C.M. with monetary support to assist with the costs of his new school, which is private and charges annual tuition each year," according to the document.
The settlement depends on a judge's approval.
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Christian McGhee was suspended for employing the term "illegal alien" in class. (Image by Mark Kerrison/In Pictures)
McGhee's legal representative, Liberty Justice Center attorney Dean McGee, communicated with the Carolina Journal that a motion was submitted on Friday, asking the court to endorse the settlement to conclude the matter.
"Since Christian is a minor, a court hearing is needed prior to the settlement becoming final," he clarified.
"We'll have more to share after that hearing, but we're delighted to have taken this crucial step toward rectifying our client's reputation."
The teenager faced a three-day suspension last year when he inquired about a classroom discussion being centered around "extraterrestrial aliens" or "illegal immigrants who require green cards" following a visit to the restroom.
A Latino student present in the class jokingly threatened to "kick Christian's ass," which prompted the teacher to escalate the issue to the assistant principal. The comment was eventually labeled as discriminatory by the school administration, a claim disputed by the family, resulting in a prolonged legal saga.
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This screenshot from "Fox & Friends" shows Christian McGhee's contentious statement during class. (Screenshot from "Fox & Friends")
McGhee and his family sustained his innocence throughout the ordeal.
McGhee's mother Leah, who spearheaded the legal battle against the district, participated in "Fox & Friends" last year to express her grievances concerning the situation.
"Christian was suspended for three days, spending several crucial track meets, and, since that time, we've withdrawn him from the school," McGhee explained to our website's Ainsley Earhardt.
"We've corresponded with the school board for weeks. I've sent emails to the school board for four weeks. I've heard no response from the school board, and since we had no resolution, we had no other choice but to file a lawsuit and make it public."
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Dean McGee, the family's attorney, mounted resistance to the term "illegal alien" being viewed as racially derogatory, arguing that the United States government uses the term and it carries no racial connotation.
The lawsuit focused on McGhee's freedom of speech rights.
our website Digital reached out to the Davidson County School District for comment on the proposed settlement but did not immediately receive a response.
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our website' Bailee Hill contributed to this report.
Taylor Penley serves as an associate editor with our website.
[1] The precise terms of the settlement, including the details of the financial recompense and the confidential apology, were not disclosed due to the parties involved wishing to maintain confidentiality. However, it should be noted that the settlement includes a Zoom apology address to Christian McGhee from a board member who has since resigned.[2] The incident garnered national attention and sparked intense debate over the use of the term "illegal alien" and its implications on freedom of speech. The school district argued that the term was used as a racial slur, while the McGhees and their supporters maintained that it was simply a factual term employed by the government and lacked any discriminatory intent.
- The ongoing debate over the use of the term "illegal alien" extends beyond general news, encroaching on education-and-self-development discourse, as evidenced by Christian McGhee's suspension in North Carolina, which has led to a proposed settlement and a public apology.
- In the realm of politics, the McGhee family's legal battle against their son's suspension for using the term "illegal alien" in North Carolina highlights the complexities surrounding freedom of speech, with continuing discussions on racial prejudice placed under scrutiny.
