LA MESA – Members of the public agree: Free speech and freedom of assembly and religion are important. They just can’t agree on how the issues play out in public schools.

Three actions at Thursday’s Grossmont Union High School District meeting touched on First Amendment issues, again showing the divide between two factions on the board – and the members of the public the majority faction continues to anger. That faction, however, appears to have gained a new ally.

The East County board conducted a first reading of changes to its religious policy after a Supreme Court decision this summer. Then, they passed a resolution in support of civil discourse following the death of First Amendment advocate Charlie Kirk.

Finally, they created a “no activity” zone outside the meetings after months o

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