Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Ohio

United States National Holidays and Flag

Is it unconstitutional for a U.S. public school to make it manditory for children who are not U.S. citizens to march in a Veteran's Day Parade and wave the U.S. Flag?


Asked on 11/12/02, 12:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: United States National Holidays and Flag

I would say so. By doing what you describe, the school is compelling students to publicly make a patriotic statement which the First Amendment says they are free not to make. I can see how reasonable people might disagree with me on this one, but I personally don't think it's even a close question.

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Answered on 11/12/02, 12:50 pm


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