There was a student that attends Everett High School and he was suspended by the school for preaching during class. With further investigation it was determined that the student was preaching in "non-instructional times" as stated by Michael Leal. He felt as though he was not interrupting the classes at all, and he was still suspended on three separate occasions. The school felt as though this was inappropriate for their school grounds and it was also punishable.
The student named Michael Leal's first amendments rights were clearly violated in this situation. He was in no way disrupting the learning of the other students. He also did not want to prohibit the students from learning in anyway, so he would find appropriate times to preach to the students. The students expressed that his preaching would take place, "in the halls and passing times, or free time. We have this period in school - it's called pause, we have a free class. We also have lunch and that's also free time as well, and before and after school". It is clear to see that the Michael was not disrupting the process of learning in any way.
It was also farther investigated by the lawyer of Michael Leal. They really looked into the case to make sure that "Michael wasn't someone who was screaming at kids, that he was sharing his propensities with a loving attitude, not one of hostility or harassment, and that he wasn't disrupting the classroom". The lawyer clearly displays how the students first amendment rights of freedom of speech, as well as freedom of religion were violated. The case in currently still in the process of a verdict, but its clear that the student may have an advantage in a federal courtroom.
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