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Federal judge dismisses FWISD educator’s lawsuit over principal reassignment
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points The judge's decision was based on the fact that Alzubi received a promotion and pay increase, which undermined her claim of punishment. A lawsuit filed by educator Shayma Alzubi has been dismissed by a federal judge.
A lawsuit filed by educator Shayma Alzubi has been dismissed by a federal judge. The judge's decision was based on the fact that Alzubi received a promotion and pay increase, which undermined her claim of punishment. The court also found that she did not provide sufficient evidence to show she was treated differently due to her identity.
The judge's ruling stated that Alzubi's allegations do not constitute a constitutional deprivation. As a result, she is not allowed to refile her lawsuit, but she can appeal the decision. Further details about the case are available.
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Category: schools Published: August 28, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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