Florida
Pledge Case
Frazier v. Alexandre, 434 F.Supp.2d (S.D. Fla., 2006)
Frazier v. Alexandre, 434 F.Supp.2d (S.D. Fla., 2006)
�Facts:
lFrazier refused to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance at Boynton Beach Community High School;
lStatute: � 1003.44, Fla.
Stat. (2006):
�Students must recite
Pledge unless excused by parents and must stand irrespective
of excuse.�
lRuling:
Statute unconstitutional on its face and as applied.
lResult:
Students need neither stand nor recite the Pledge - with or without an excuse.