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Lesbian student seeks damages for Miss. prom flap

Associated Press
Thursday Apr 22, 2010
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Constance McMillen
Constance McMillen  (Source:AP)

The lesbian teenager from Mississippi who challenged her school district’s ban on same-sex prom dates is seeking unspecified monetary damages, claiming she was publicly humiliated.

A lawsuit was filed Wednesday by the American Civil Liberties Union in U.S. District Court in Aberdeen.

Constance McMillen, 18, is a senior at Itawamba Agricultural High School in Fulton. The lawsuit names the Itawamba County school district and school officials as defendants.

McMillen and the ACLU challenged her school district’s rule banning same-sex prom dates and a stipulation that only male students be allowed to wear tuxedos to the event.

In response, the school district canceled its April 2 prom and later announced parents would sponsor another dance in its place.

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  • aj, 2010-04-22 12:07:52

    Hell yes!! You go. I’m so sick of all this discrimination, especially against someone that’s young and brave.


  • BB, 2010-04-23 14:16:19

    Oh, puleeeze. What damages? She’s a fat little ron-of-the-mill Missisippi teenager who would otherwise have vanished into backwoods obscurity once she got her diploma. She’s now got herself a genuine American celebrity which, if she’s shrewd and conniving enough, will earn her millions. Damages? Oh, my god, what a load of crap. There’s isn’t a twinkie in America who wouldn’t have LOVED for this to have happened to her.


  • Anonymous, 2010-04-23 15:14:22

    It’s sickening to read your comment above. This isn’t about her weight it’s about het attempt to change things, and the destain and hate she has to face everyday when she leaves her home. You should think about your words and the negative impact they can have on other young people that want to challenge the system but are afraid because of ignorance and judgement like what you have shown in your disgusting use of a public speaking place. And by the way, it’s run of the mill, you insignificant little punk.


  • angelgaga, 2010-04-23 23:50:06

    What a brave and stalwart young lady. I hope that she wins and I hope that school districts rethink their treatment of LGBT students.


  • real man, 2010-04-28 12:35:44

    BB, what a sad angry person you are.


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