{"id":348030,"date":"2026-06-24T04:21:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T04:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/348030\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T04:21:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T04:21:08","slug":"fort-worth-educator-sues-district-after-reassignment-citing-anti-muslim-backlash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/348030\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Worth educator sues district after reassignment, citing anti-Muslim backlash"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Fort Worth<\/a> educator’s reassignment after online criticism of her social media posts has sparked community protests and a federal lawsuit alleging violations of her constitutional rights.<\/p>\n

Shayma Alzubi, a Palestinian American and Muslim educator who has worked for Fort Worth ISD for 13 years, was recently promoted to principal of Western Hills High School.<\/p>\n

According to the lawsuit, criticism intensified after the district shared a photo of Alzubi wearing a hijab to announce her promotion. Critics then began reviewing her social media activity and raising concerns about several posts.<\/p>\n

Among the posts cited in the lawsuit was a photo of Alzubi posing with a drawing from a Chili’s coloring contest that included the phrase “Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine.” Other posts highlighted in the lawsuit promoted mask\u2011wearing during the COVID\u201119 pandemic and featured a Black Lives Matter image.<\/p>\n

Fort Worth ISD has launched an investigation into Alzubi and reassigned her to administrative duties away from the principal’s office.<\/p>\n

The controversy drew a large turnout at Tuesday’s school board meeting, where more than 60 people signed up to speak.<\/p>\n

Many speakers voiced support for Alzubi, including students who urged district leaders not to let criticism of her social media activity determine her future with the district.<\/p>\n

Others argued that her past posts raise concerns about her ability to remain impartial in a leadership role.<\/p>\n

The lawsuit alleges the district “gave in to anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian hysteria,” violating Alzubi’s First Amendment rights.<\/p>\n

Alzubi’s legal counsel from the Council on American-Islamic Relations said during a Tuesday news conference that the district’s actions amount to a constitutional violation and called for her reinstatement.<\/p>\n

Supporters also argued that Fort Worth ISD risks losing a highly qualified educator.<\/p>\n

The district declined to comment, citing pending litigation. It has not indicated when its investigation will be completed.<\/p>\n

Alzubi is seeking reinstatement as principal of Western Hills High School through the federal lawsuit.<\/p>\n

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