The Satanic Temple, Inc. v. Saucon Valley School District

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The Satanic Temple, Inc. v. Saucon Valley School District
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Saucon Valley, Penn., school district had withdrawn use of facility for After School Satan club after bomb threat made but claimed an advertising violation.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

  1. ACLU.org, "ACLU Sues Saucon Valley School District for Prohibiting After School Satan Club from Meeting in District Facilities", May 1, 2023
  2. ACLU.org, Settlement Agreement, Nov. 16, 2023
  3. WFMZ-TV, Saucon Valley School District to pay Satanic Temple $200K in legal fees over After School Satan Club legal issue, Nov. 16, 2023