Christian students sue Peralta college district for being disciplined for praying
Source: mercurynews.com Posted By: Peter 5486 days ago
ALAMEDA — Two students are suing the Peralta Community College District, arguing that their civil rights were violated after administrators at the College of Alameda threatened to suspend them for praying on campus.
Kandy Kyriacou and Ojoma Omaga, who are Christian, say they were formally threatened with suspension a year and a half ago when an instructor became angry with them after witnessing Kyriacou praying with another instructor.
"The main thrust of our case is that private prayer be