Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to Faith & Law, where legal and cultural issues are examined through a biblical lens.
In this episode, Brad Dacus and Kyle Campbell break down one of the largest legal victories in the history of Pacific Justice Institute — a $7.5 million federal jury verdict against a Texas school district that retaliated against families for speaking the truth.
🔍 What This Episode Covers
- A Texas school district cancels graduation days before the ceremony
- Officials falsely claim most seniors were ineligible to graduate
- Parents and students speak out — and face retaliation and intimidation
- A valedictorian is silenced and grades are altered after the fact
- How the First Amendment and Due Process protect families
- Why public schools do not get to punish speech they dislike
⚖️ Legal Insight from the Front Lines
Brad is joined by PJI Staff Attorney Janelle Davis, who led the federal trial and explains:
- How retaliation cases are proven in court
- Why the timeline and pattern of conduct mattered
- What this verdict signals to school districts nationwide
📖 Biblical Application
This episode applies Proverbs 31:8–9, reminding believers that Scripture commands us to:
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.”
Standing for truth — especially when it’s costly — is not optional for Christians.
🛡️ Get Help or Learn More
Pacific Justice Institute defends families, students, churches, and ministries at no charge, nationwide.
👉 Learn more or request help:
pji.org
👉 Sign up for Legal Insider email updates:
pji.org
💥 Support the Mission
Your support helps PJI continue defending constitutional and religious freedom across the country.
👉 Donate here:
pacificjustice.org/support/donate
Sign up for our Legal Case Updates:
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Donate to our work:
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Welcome to Faith & Law, where legal and cultural issues are examined through a biblical lens.
In this episode, Brad Dacus and Kyle Campbell break down one of the largest legal victories in the history of Pacific Justice Institute — a $7.5 million federal jury verdict against a Texas school district that retaliated against families for speaking the truth.
🔍 What This Episode Covers
- A Texas school district cancels graduation days before the ceremony
- Officials falsely claim most seniors were ineligible to graduate
- Parents and students speak out — and face retaliation and intimidation
- A valedictorian is silenced and grades are altered after the fact
- How the First Amendment and Due Process protect families
- Why public schools do not get to punish speech they dislike
⚖️ Legal Insight from the Front Lines
Brad is joined by PJI Staff Attorney Janelle Davis, who led the federal trial and explains:
- How retaliation cases are proven in court
- Why the timeline and pattern of conduct mattered
- What this verdict signals to school districts nationwide
📖 Biblical Application
This episode applies Proverbs 31:8–9, reminding believers that Scripture commands us to:
“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.”
Standing for truth — especially when it’s costly — is not optional for Christians.
🛡️ Get Help or Learn More
Pacific Justice Institute defends families, students, churches, and ministries at no charge, nationwide.
👉 Learn more or request help:
pji.org
👉 Sign up for Legal Insider email updates:
pji.org
💥 Support the Mission
Your support helps PJI continue defending constitutional and religious freedom across the country.
👉 Donate here:
pacificjustice.org/support/donate
Sign up for our Legal Case Updates:
pacificjustice.org/legal-updates-subscription
Donate to our work:
pacificjustice.org/support/donate
Like our Facebook page:
facebook.com/PacificJusticeInstitute/?ref=bookmarks
Follow us on Instagram:
instagram.com/pacificjusticeinstitute
Follow us on Twitter:
twitter.com/PacificJustice?s=09
