NJ High Schooler Sues To Have "Day of Truth"

April 19 is this year's date for the national "Day of Truth" campaign in high schools. (ADF Release.) The event is designed to encourage Christian students to counter activities that will be sponsored the day before by GLSEN (The Gay, Lesbian, Straight Educational Network), known as the "Day of Silence" to call attention to anti-LGBT harassment. A student at Allendale, New Jersey's Northern Highlands Regional High School has filed suit in federal court Wednesday to prevent the school from interfering with his Day of Truth activities. North Jersey.com today reports that senior Jason Aufiero, head of the school's Christian Club, plans to hand out fliers and cards, and have an ad about the event read over the school's loudspeaker. He will also hold an after-school Q&A session. the school;s principal says that Aufiero has the right to hold the event. However the school is concerned about the content of materials to be distributed and locations where they will be handed out.