Good News Club vs. Milford Central School. Alexandria Chapman

By ChapmanAl@bmchsstudents.org

  • The Club filed a Law Suit

    The club claimed that the school's refusal to sponsor their club violated their first amendment rights, so they filed a law suit against the school.

  • Milford is granted a summary judgement

    This means that there is no problem with facts, so a judgement is granted to one party or the other.

  • Stephen and Darleen Founier ask for sponsorship of Good News Club

    Through the school, Stephen and Darleen Founier ask for sponsorship of a Good News Club. This Club would pray, sing religious songs, and do other types of religious activities.

  • The school denied the sponsorship of the club

    The school claimed that the club would violate the community use policy, so they refused to sponsor the club.

  • Court of Appeals rule in favor of Milford

    The Court of Appeals ruled that since the practices of the Good News club were religious, Milford's decision to not sponsor the club was constitutional because it was subject discrimination.

  • Supreme Court makes a decision (6-3)

    The argument was brought before the Supreme Court, and the court ruled that it was unconstitutional for Milford to exclude the club. It was decided that excluding the club was a violation of the club's first amendment rights.