FREMONT, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska school district has banned a necklace that looks like a rosary after police told officials it’s also being worn by gang members.
Fremont Superintendent Steve Sexton told KETV-TV (http://bit.ly/pMan3Z ) the policy is to protect students. He says police told school leaders the necklace is being used as a symbol of gang affiliation.
Omaha Catholic Archdiocese Chancellor Rev. Joseph Taphorn says Christians shouldn’t have to give up a symbol of their faith because others misuse it.
The American Civil Liberties Union opposes the policy, saying it violates the rights of free speech and religion.
