GREEN BAY, Wis. (WLUK) — Northeast Wisconsin Technical College violated a student’s First Amendment rights when it stopped her from handing out religious-themed Valentine’s Day cards, a federal judge ruled.
“It’s been a long battle and I was very happy to see that the judge saw that the little messages on here are just like having a conversation saying have a good day,” said Polly Olsen.
Olsen distributed the cards – with messages such as “Jesus Loves You!,” “You are Loved!,” and “You are never alone!” and Bible verses. A school security officer stopped her, citing the school’s Public Assembly Policy. She then filed suit.