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John Jay students say immigrant‑awareness event was canceled; Amnesty Club urges clearer policy for controversial topics
Summary
Students from John Jay High School’s Amnesty Club told the board the district canceled an immigrant awareness event scheduled for March, saying the club felt ‘silenced’ and urging the district to clarify policy for controversial or sensitive topics in student club activities.
Emma Morales, president and founder of the John Jay Amnesty Club and a senior at John Jay High School, told the board the club’s immigrant awareness event — part of a national week of student action — was canceled the day before it was to occur.
“...we were very disappointed. We almost felt as if we were being silenced,” Morales said, describing the event as nonpartisan and focused on personal stories from immigrants,…
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