The high school football coach who was fired for praying on the 50-yard line says he just wants his job back after the U.S. Supreme Court decided in his favor.
The Supreme Court ruled 6–3 on Monday that the sacking of Joseph Kennedy, who is a Christian, violated First Amendment religious freedom protections.
Kennedy worked for a public high school in the Bremerton School District of Washington state as a football coach until he was put on leave in 2015 for leading personal prayers at the 50-yard line after games.
In an interview with Fox New’s Hannity program on Monday night, Kennedy described the win as “a big sigh a relief” and said he felt “immense thankfulness” for the Supreme Court, his lawyers, and supporters….