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Supreme Court Affirms Parental Right to Opt Children Out of LGBTQ+ Themed School Books

Supreme Court Affirms Parental Right to Opt Children Out of LGBTQ+ Themed School Books

Supreme Court Affirms Parental Right to Opt Children Out of LGBTQ+ Themed School Books The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a significant 6-3 ruling, affirming the right of parents to opt their children out of public school instruction that conflicts with sincerely held religious beliefs. The decision, handed down on June 26, 2025, marks a major victory for a group of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish parents from Montgomery County, Maryland, who sought exemptions from classroom readings of storybooks with LGBTQ+…

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Supreme Court Bolsters Parental Religious Rights in School LGBTQ Book Dispute

Supreme Court Bolsters Parental Religious Rights in School LGBTQ Book Dispute

Supreme Court Bolsters Parental Religious Rights in School LGBTQ Book Dispute The Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling on Friday, strengthening religious rights by siding with parents who challenged the use of LGBTQ-themed books in Maryland elementary school classrooms without an opt-out option. In a 6-3 decision, the Court supported the parents’ argument that the Montgomery County Board of Education’s refusal to provide an opt-out violated their First Amendment rights to religious freedom. Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the conservative…

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Supreme Court Hears Pivotal Arguments on Religious Opt-Outs in Public School Curriculum

Supreme Court Hears Pivotal Arguments on Religious Opt-Outs in Public School Curriculum

Supreme Court Hears Pivotal Arguments on Religious Opt-Outs in Public School Curriculum The U.S. Supreme Court recently delved into a contentious debate, hearing oral arguments on a case that pits local school board authority against parents’ religious objections to public school curriculum. The core of the dispute, heard on Tuesday, centers on whether parents can opt their children out of classes featuring LGBTQ+ inclusive materials due to religious beliefs. At the heart of the case is Montgomery County, Maryland, where…

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