“The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) represents that its policy expressly allows all visitors to wear T-shirts, hats, buttons, etc., that display protest language, including religious and political speech,” the agreement reads.
NARA also promised to communicate this policy “to all NARA security officers who interact with the public at every NARA facility, including the National Archives.”
In addition, NARA agreed to extend a personal apology and a personal tour to two of the plaintiffs who, the agreement stated, intend to pay a visit to the museum in the future.
NARA declined to comment on the agreement when contacted by CNA.
The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), the legal firm representing the plaintiffs, issued a statement saying this is “a great first step and a win for our clients.”
“This doesn’t mean the case is over, as we will continue to get answers for our clients as to why it happened in the first place, and what corrective action the defendants will be taking to ensure that it never happens again to anyone wearing expressive religious and pro-life apparel at the National Archives. No one should be targeted by the federal government for their Christian and pro-life views,” the ACLJ statement said.