Valedictorian's Graduation Speech Abruptly Halted After Anti-ICE Remarks
Summary
A North Carolina high school valedictorian, Leen Hajiz, had her graduation speech stopped after she criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The school said she spoke beyond the approved remarks and intervened to keep the ceremony focused.Key Facts
- Leen Hajiz spoke at Clayton High School’s graduation on May 28.
- She criticized ICE for breaking up families during her speech.
- The principal stopped her by taking her away from the microphone.
- The school had approved a different speech from Hajiz in advance.
- Johnston County Public Schools said administrators acted to keep the event on track.
- Hajiz said the school is withholding her diploma, but officials are still reviewing the situation.
- Hajiz encouraged others to use their voices to speak about important issues.
- The school district said the decision was not meant to limit student voices but to maintain the ceremony’s purpose.
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