On May 23, Palestinian and Muslim graduating students at Barrington High School held the Palestinian flag upon receiving their diplomas. When students raised their flags, hostile attendees shouted racially motivated comments such as “get him out” and “get the f*** out of here” at the students. 

Following this, Principal Stephen McWilliams sent a one-sided email to the Barrington community alleging these actions were “disruptive” with no supported evidence, and made no mention of the hateful comments towards students. 

Palestine Legal wrote to the school district last week explaining how their actions violate students’ rights.