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A North Carolina teen painted a tribute to Charlie Kirk on her school’s “spirit rock,” and was promptly censored, according to Alliance Defending Freedom.  

Now, Gabby Stout and her parents are suing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education for violating the student’s First Amendment rights.  

“[School officials] have unconstitutionally censored [Stout’s] speech that the First Amendment protects, retaliated against her for exercising her First Amendment rights,” the lawsuit states.  

After the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, Stout, a junior at Ardrey Kell High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, wanted to do something to honor the life of the conservative Christian leader.  

“I admired his boldness in sharing and defending his Christian faith. I wanted to remind my classmates and community that Charlie was enjoying eternal life with his Savior, Jesus Christ,” Stout told The Daily Signal.  

Stout called the school a few days after Kirk’s assassination and asked for permission to paint the campus “spirit rock,” which she and seen painted in the past with messages supporting a particular NFL team, or even Black Lives Matter.  

According to Alliance Defending Freedom, the Christian legal group representing Stout, the school office told Stout on Sept. 12 that she had permission to paint the rock as long as the message did not contain profanity, a political message, or any vulgarity.  

“Gabby [Stout] had told the school official that she was thinking of painting ‘something USA themed’ as well as ‘something for Charlie Kirk, who recently passed.’ The school official said, ‘That would be very nice,’” according to ADF senior counsel Travis Barham.  

Stout, her parents, and two other students painted the large rock with the words “Freedom 1776” and “Live Like Kirk—John 11:25.” 

“It was important to me to share my faith and to create a space where students could memorialize Charlie,” Stout recalled.  

Hours later, Stout learned on social media that the school had ordered the “Live Like Kirk—John 11:25” message to be painted over.  

The following day, a schoolwide email accused Stout of “vandalism” and informed the student body that law enforcement was conducting an investigation, according to ADF. The investigation included Stout being called out of class to write a statement detailing her actions. ADF reports that officials “forced her to show them her phone logs.”  

“When they pulled me out of class, I felt scared and targeted,” Stout said. “They were punishing me for simply expressing my faith and my love for my country.” 

According to ADF, the school officials did not obtain permission from Stout’s parents to go through the student’s phone, “nor did they inform the students or parents about their constitutional right to remain silent and contact an attorney during a criminal investigation.”  

A few days later, the school issued a Spirit Rock Speech Code stating that only messages of “positive school spirit” that “uphold the inclusive values of our school community” are allowed on the rock.  

“When the officials formally concluded that the student, her parents, and her friends had not committed vandalism, they quietly closed the investigation with no apology and then released a statement saying they never accused or investigated her of anything,” according to ADF.  

The lawsuit claims school officials “unconstitutionally censored” Stout’s protected free speech and “retaliated against” the student for expressing her First Amendment rights. 

“We do not comment on active litigation,” Sheri Costa, director of board communications for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, told The Daily Signal when asked about the lawsuit.  

The suit has been filed with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. 

“I’m taking a stand because I want to glorify God, and I don’t want other students to be punished for expressing their faith as I did,” Stout said. “Every student should feel safe sharing his or her beliefs without being shamed by school officials.” 

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Two alternative EOs, composed by state Republicans and intended to confront AI Amnesty, are circulating on the Hill.

The “National Standard” EO would mitigate social harms, prevent catastrophic risk, hand power over to AI users rather than tech oligarchs, and to “promote human flourishing.” Setting aside questions of how AI and true human flourishing can coexist, the intent is clear—uphold human interests over profits or the Machine.

The EO on “Woke AI” addresses the ridiculous canard that state laws would allow California or Colorado to turn AI “woke”—as if AI wasn’t already “woke” enough. This draft EO does so without stepping on states’ rights to craft their own legislation.

Most importantly, both draft EOs provide viable alternatives to attempts by David Sacks and Co to subvert states’ rights on behalf of tech companies who want to see human beings uploaded, replicated, and replaced.

Read the full drafts below.

Draft Replacement EO-National Standard

Draft Replacement EO- Anti Woke

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Gun Owners of America and Gun Owners Foundation Declare DOJ Brief an Open Attack on the Second Amendment and the Constitution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2025

Springfield, VA — Late last night, the Department of Justice filed an outrageous brief that embraces an alarmingly expansive theory of federal authority. In responding to GOA and GOF’s “One, Big, Beautiful Lawsuit,” the DOJ treats Congress’ removal of the historic $200 tax as a pretext to rewrite the limits of congressional power, advancing an argument that would open the door to federal regulation far beyond anything the Framers intended.

GOA and GOF condemn Attorney General Pam Bondi and President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) for doubling down on enforcement of an archaic and unconstitutional law while simultaneously offering legal theories that would expand federal power to historic levels. This is especially striking from an administration that had promised to respect the Second Amendment and review burdensome agency rules.

The implications of DOJ’s stance are immediate and ominous. If the brief’s logic is accepted, courts could bless a framework under which Congress and federal agencies regulate—or effectively ban—common firearms and accessories by treating formalistic features (like a $0 tax) as sufficient legal cover. That outcome would run contrary to recent Supreme Court statements that the Second Amendment protects private arms possession.

GOA and our partners are demanding the Department of Justice to publicly explain and retract all portions of the brief that advance a limitless theory of federal power. We are also calling on members of Congress who claim fidelity to constitutional limits to demand the DOJ abandon this dangerous theory. The coalition that GOA and GOF have created will vigorously press our case in court and before the public, as we will not allow this administration to normalize a theory of unlimited and unchecked federal power that threatens the right to keep and bear arms.

GOA, GOF, Palmetto State Armory, the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Silencer Shop, and B & T USA brought this challenge to vindicate the Second Amendment and end the continued enforcement of an antiquated regulatory scheme. Our original lawsuit was joined by a coalition of 15 states including Texas, Alaska, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America, issued the following statement:

“This brief is federal overreach on steroids. If courts accept the government’s argument, Congress could claim the power to regulate virtually anything, including firearms, on the thinnest of statutory pretexts. That’s not conservative jurisprudence. This is authoritarianism cloaked in legalese. Make no mistake, this reads exactly like something the Biden administration would have produced.”

John Velleco, Executive Vice President of Gun Owners Foundation, issued the following statement:

“We weren’t exactly optimistic about the Department of Justice’s reply in our One, Big, Beautiful Lawsuit, but the brief they filed was far worse than anything we anticipated. We had hoped Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Trump Administration would seize this moment to become the most pro–Second Amendment presidency in history, but so far they’ve fumbled the ball. We will continue to fight to gut the National Firearms Act, and we’re confident our legal arguments will stand.”

GOA spokesmen are available for interviews. Gun Owners of America is a nonprofit grassroots lobbying organization representing over two million members and activists. For more information, visit GOA’s Press Center.

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Crossing a State Line Shouldn’t Make You a Felon

GOA’s Aidan Johnston (left) discussed plans to bring concealed carry reciprocity to the House floor with Speaker Mike Johnson.

Right now, your Second Amendment rights are under siege in anti-gun states across America. But you have a powerful opportunity to fight back by supporting H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act.

H.R. 38 would finally ensure that your concealed carry permit is honored in every state across the country, just like your ability to drive a car. No more worrying about crossing state lines and becoming a felon simply for exercising your right to self-defense.

But the gun control lobby is fighting tooth and nail to kill this common-sense bill. They want to leave law-abiding gun owners like you vulnerable to anti-gun politicians and bureaucrats.

That’s why we need you to act right now.

Sign the letter urging your Members of Congress to support and co-sponsor H.R. 38!

Every signature makes our voice louder, and Congress cannot ignore a tidal wave of patriotic Americans demanding action.

Your rights don’t end at the state line. Stand with GOA, and let’s make Constitutional Carry reciprocity the law of the land.

Congress Dropped the Tax. GOA Is Dropping the Hammer.

GOA filed the One, Big, Beautiful Lawsuit to tear down the unconstitutional NFA registration regime. The Department of Justice is being forced to defend this law in court, and they must respond to us by November 20th.

This is history in the making. Now that Congress eliminated the NFA’s $200 tax, the so-called “constitutional” foundation for this gun control monstrosity is gone. The federal government has NOTHING left to stand on except its own bureaucratic power grab. And GOA is ready to tear it down, for good.

But this fight will NOT be cheap. Our legal team urgently needs your backing to continue moving forward. Filing this lawsuit, battling the DOJ, and seeing it through to victory will cost at least $500,000.

Will you chip in $25, $50, $100, or whatever you can NOW to gut the NFA’s registration requirements?

This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, Erich. For 91 years, the NFA has trampled your rights. Weak-kneed Senators in Congress dropped the tax, but refused to fire the Parliamentarian and left the registration regime in place.

GOA is doing what they wouldn’t: cracking the NFA wide open and fighting to erase its unconstitutional registration mandates, forever.

Time is running out. Our lawsuit is filed. The DOJ’s deadline is set – and the district judge has ordered the agency to reply to our legal brief by this Thursday. So the only thing left is for YOU to help us finish the fight.

Let’s show Washington that “shall not be infringed” means exactly what it says. Rush your support today. Help GOA destroy the NFA for good!

Constitutional Carry in North Carolina continues to be the can that’s kicked down the road.

The NC House’s vote on SB 50, Freedom to Carry, still remains in limbo despite months of rescheduling. With the end of the session rapidly approaching, it’s now more important than ever to hold a vote for the legislation.

Recording a vote is not only an opportunity for a massive 2A win, but also a tool of accountability; we need to know where our elected representatives truly stand on this issue, even if the bill fails to move forward.

We’re asking that you direct your attention towards the NC House Speaker Destin Hall, and demand a recorded vote of SB50.

You can reach Speaker Hall by calling (919) 733-3451, or emailing Destin.Hall@ncleg.gov

A recorded vote on SB 50 is the bare minimum North Carolinians deserve. Whether representatives choose to uphold Constitutional Carry or side with the Governor’s veto, their decisions must be on the record.

This is our chance to secure real accountability and push for a long-overdue victory for the Second Amendment in North Carolina. Please take a moment to contact Speaker Destin Hall and demand that SB 50 receive a recorded vote before the session ends!