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    The Mississippi school district that canceled a high school prom because a lesbian student wanted to bring her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo was ordered to pay $81,000 in legal fees to the student, Constance McMillen. U.S. District Judge Glen H. Davidson signed the order on Monday, ordering the Itawamba County School District pay the fees to McMillen.
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The Mississippi school district that canceled a high school prom because a lesbian student wanted to bring her girlfriend and wear a tuxedo was ordered to pay $81,000 in legal fees to the student, Constance McMillen.
U.S. District Judge Glen H. Davidson signed the order on Monday, ordering the Itawamba County School District pay the fees to McMillen.

    

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