Federal Judge Rules Against Stonewall Jackson Name Restoration at Shenandoah School, Citing Student Rights
WINCHESTER, Va. — A federal judge has ruled that renaming a Shenandoah Valley school after Confederate General Stonewall Jackson infringes on the rights of students. The decision comes amid ongoing debates over the legacy of Confederate figures in public spaces. The ruling was made by U.S. District Judge Norman K. Moon, who found that restoring Jackson’s name to the school would violate the First Amendment rights of students and parents who oppose the change. The judge emphasized that public schools should serve as beacons of inclusivity, not as reminders of a divisive past. This controversy … Read more