Multiple school districts in Kentucky, along with Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, are facing accusations of illegal political advocacy. The Liberty Justice Center, a nonprofit legal organization, filed a lawsuit against several districts, claiming they violated state law by using taxpayer funds for political purposes.
The lawsuit alleges that the districts, including Jefferson County Public Schools and Fayette County Public Schools, engaged in political advocacy by promoting government programs and supporting specific political issues. The districts are accused of using public resources to advance certain political agendas, which is prohibited under state law.
Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman is also being targeted in the lawsuit for allegedly promoting the political activities of the school districts. The lawsuit claims that Coleman sent a letter to superintendents urging them to support her political initiatives, which constitutes illegal political advocacy.
The Liberty Justice Center is seeking to hold the districts and Lt. Governor Coleman accountable for their actions and ensure that taxpayer funds are not used for partisan political purposes. They are calling for a transparent and fair process that upholds the rule of law and prevents government entities from engaging in illegal political advocacy.
The lawsuit has sparked debate among legal experts and politicians in Kentucky, with some arguing that the districts and Lt. Governor Coleman have overstepped their boundaries and violated state laws. The outcome of the lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for how government entities in Kentucky are allowed to engage in political advocacy in the future.
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