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National religious group delivers ultimatum to Mathis ISD over brothers banned from extracurricular
National religious group delivers ultimatum to Mathis ISD over brothers banned from extracurricular activitiesMATHIS – In May 2018, Cesar and Diego Gonzales’ family filed suit against the Mathis Independent School District for the children being banned from extracurricular activities unless they cut their hair.
Both boys have long braids that they refuse to cut due to their religious beliefs.
Cesar has been banned for two years from playing football and Diego has been forbidden from participating in the student council, art and computer programming clubs.
Now, nationally recognized religious group, the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, is stepping in with an ultimatum for the school district.
Read more: https://www.mysoutex.com/san_patricio_county/news/national-religious-group-delivers-ultimatum-to-mathis-isd-over-brothers/article_7470441a-a720-11e9-b86a-5b99bacde823.html
