Two parents in Cobb County, Georgia, have filed a federal lawsuit against the school district, claiming they were prevented from signing up for public comment at a September 2023 school board meeting due to their intended remarks. According to the lawsuit, district officials changed the sign-up process at the last minute, leading to confusion and chaos. The parents, along with others who opposed recent district actions, had waited in line for hours for one of the limited speaking slots. However, the last-minute change in location caused a physical altercation outside the district offices, with police intervening and several people sustaining minor injuries. The plaintiffs were ultimately unable to speak at the meeting, prompting the legal action.
Lawsuit: Cobb Schools Blocked Critics from Speaking at Public Meeting
Updated on November 5, 2024