Family Sues Elite D.C. School Over Disability and Race Harassment- Saint Anselm’s Abbey School Lawsuit (DC)
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On June 17, 2025, a civil rights lawsuit was filed in D.C. Superior Court against Saint Anselm’s Abbey School, an elite boys’ school in Washington, D.C. The family of a neurodivergent Black student alleged he endured daily harassment because of his autism and race, and was later suspended after defending himself.
The complaint, filed with support from civil rights attorneys, claims the school violated the ADA and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by failing to protect the student and retaliating against his family. The suit underscores the challenges faced by students with intersecting marginalized identities — and the risks when schools prioritize reputation over accountability.