A South Carolina 9th grader is suing her school, alleging a teacher tried to force her to say the Pledge of Allegiance

A 9th grader from South Carolina is taking legal action against her school.

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The student is alleging that a teacher attempted to compel her to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

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The teacher reportedly used Google content to try and force the student to say the pledge.

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The student's lawsuit claims that the teacher's actions violated her constitutional rights.

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The Pledge of Allegiance has been a controversial topic in schools for decades.

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Some people argue that forcing students to recite the pledge is a violation of their freedom of speech.

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The Supreme Court has ruled that students cannot be compelled to say the pledge, but can be required to stand during it.

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The lawsuit filed by the South Carolina student is the latest in a series of legal battles over the issue.

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It remains to be seen how the court will rule in this particular case.

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