Judge Dismisses Case of LAUSD Student Who Took on Big Dairy 

Former LAUSD student Marielle Williamson sued her former school and the USDA for a violation of free speech when she was not allowed to criticize the dairy industry. The case against the USDA was dismissed after Williamson settled with LAUSD. Federal law prohibits schools participating in the USDA's lunch program from restricting the sale or marketing of dairy products. Williamson, now studying at Duke Kunshan University, continues to advocate for healthier options in schools and critiquing the monopoly of dairy propaganda.

Physicians Committee associate general counsel Deborah Press criticizes USDA rules for hindering students from accessing dairy alternatives and discussing the harms of serving milk in schools. The National School Lunch Program is urged to change to provide healthier options. Despite the dismissal of the case, the conversation about dairy propaganda in schools is ongoing and advocates for a shift towards healthier and environmentally friendly options.