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Democratic State Sen. Derrick Simmons of Greenville said Thursday that the students have a constitutional right to peacefully protest and they should not be punished for kneeling.

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Senator: It's Wrong to Punish High School Players for Anthem Kneeling

A Mississippi lawmaker says he is "appalled" that some high school football players are being punished for kneeling during the national anthem.

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