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Activist Strips to Bikini at Davis School Board Meeting as Police Review Possible Disruption

District leaders are consulting lawyers on how to handle future disruptions to public comment after the Sept. 18 incident.

Overview

  • Beth Bourne, chair of Moms for Liberty in Yolo County, removed clothing to a bikini during public comment to oppose locker room access based on gender identity.
  • Board officials interrupted, declared two recesses, cut her microphone, and she was ultimately escorted from the building after the second break.
  • Davis Police documented the episode to assess whether it meets California Penal Code 403 regarding willfully disturbing a lawful public meeting.
  • Board President Joe DiNunzio emphasized that presentations must follow procedures, and Trustee Cecilia Escamilla-Greenwald said the district will seek legal guidance on next steps.
  • Bourne alleges her First Amendment rights were violated and says she is consulting an attorney, arguing the stunt illustrated how students may feel when required to change for PE.