Arizona School Official Sues District That Prohibited Her From Quoting Bible

Heather Rooks accuses Peoria of violating her constitutional rights in 28-page lawsuit.

The Bible is read aloud at the Utah Capitol on Nov. 25, 2013. Steve Griffin/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP

A Peoria Unified School District governing board member in Arizona has filed a lawsuit in federal court accusing district officials of violating her civil rights by denying her freedom to quote Bible verses during board meetings.

The Christian conservative nonprofit First Liberty Institute filed the complaint in U.S. District Court in Tucson on behalf of Heather Rooks on Sept. 26.