The Satanic Temple, Inc. v. Saucon Valley School District
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| The Satanic Temple, Inc. v. Saucon Valley School District | |
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| Filing Date | 3/30/2023 |
| Original Jurisdiction | US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania |
| Plaintiff | The Satanic Temple, Inc. |
| Defendant | Saucon Valley School District |
| Intervenor | N/A |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Case# | 5:23-cv-01244 |
| Original Result | Settlement (favorable) |
| First Appeal | N/A |
| Second Appeal | N/A |
| Final Result | Success |
Saucon Valley, Penn., school district had withdrawn use of facility for After School Satan club after bomb threat made but claimed an advertising violation.
A judge required school to fulfill previous agreement as litigation continued, with the school district ultimately paying ACLU $200,000 for legal costs in representing The Satanic Temple.[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ ACLU.org, "ACLU Sues Saucon Valley School District for Prohibiting After School Satan Club from Meeting in District Facilities", May 1, 2023
- ↑ ACLU.org, Settlement Agreement, Nov. 16, 2023
- ↑ WFMZ-TV, Saucon Valley School District to pay Satanic Temple $200K in legal fees over After School Satan Club legal issue, Nov. 16, 2023