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Connecticut Teacher Appeals Suspension Over Classroom Crucifix to Federal Court

Marisol Arroyo-Castro, a Connecticut teacher, is appealing her suspension for refusing to remove a crucifix from her classroom. The case, set for oral arguments on December 7, centers on First Amendment rights and the school's stance on maintaining an inclusive environment.

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Marisol Arroyo-Castro, a teacher in Connecticut, is taking her case to the federal appeals court after being suspended for refusing to remove a crucifix from her classroom. The school district argues that the issue involves broader concerns about inclusivity and student treatment. Arroyo-Castro claims her First Amendment rights were violated, as she has displayed the crucifix for nearly a decade. The court will hear oral arguments on December 7.

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  • Marisol Arroyo-Castro has taught for over 30 years.
  • The dispute began in December 2024 at DiLoreto Elementary & Middle School.
  • Arroyo-Castro received a two-day suspension for insubordination.
  • A federal judge denied her request for a preliminary injunction in November 2025.
  • Oral arguments in her appeal are scheduled for December 7, 2026.
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