Student who refuses to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance expelled, Texas attorney general backs sch

Months after a student was expelled for refusing to stand for her school's Pledge of Allegiance, the Texas Attorney General is intervening on the school's behalf. The mother of Windfern High School senior India Landry launched a legal battle against the Houston-area school, saying her daughter wasn't able to practice free speech. India, now 18, was sent home last year after sitting during the pledge. Her mother, Kizzy Landry, said when she came to pick up India, the school pr

NFLPA Reportedly Hires Multiple Law Firms to Investigate Anthem Policy Change

The NFL Players Association is reportedly preparing for a legal battle following changes to the league's national anthem policy. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, "the NFLPA has retained multiple law firms to research the options for fighting the new policy." After player conduct during the national anthem became a central talking point, owners approved changes in May that require all team personnel to stand and "show respect for the anthem" if they are on the fi