In denying a temporary injunction, a federal judge was not persuaded that certain readings infringe on the First Amendment rights of religious parents.
A federal judge Thursday denied a request to let Montgomery County parents pull their children out of the classroom when books with LGBTQ characters are read aloud.
Several Muslim and Christian families sued Montgomery County Public Schools in May, saying the use of LGBTQ storybooks forces religious parents to either forgo their beliefs or depart the public school system. They asked to allow their children to opt out of such readings before the school year begins Aug. 28, at least on a temporary basis while litigation over a permanent exemption proceeds.Judge Deborah Boardman of the U.S.
Last year, the books in question were not mandatory in every class. They accompany a new English language rts curriculum, as entries on a list of recommended readings teachers can draw from as they wish. The list contains titles including “Love, Violet,” a story about a girl who develops a crush on her classmate and contemplates how to create a card for her for Valentine’s Day, and “My Rainbow,” the tale of a mom who makes a colorful wig for her transgender daughter.
Following the Boardman’s decision, Montgomery County Public Schools said in a statement that it “remains committed to cultivating an inclusive and welcoming learning environment and creating opportunities where all students see themselves and their families in curriculum materials.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Judge rules against Montgomery County religious parents in opt-out battle over LGBTQ lessonsParents have no right to opt their elementary school-age children out of Montgomery County Public Schools classes featuring storybooks dealing with human sexuality and gender, a federal judge ruled Thursday. The court also said MCPS — the state’s largest school district — did not have to notify parents of when such texts will be presented in class.
Read more »
Judge suggests Tennessee Republicans violated First Amendment rights with ban on handheld signs in House chamberRepublicans, with a supermajority in the chamber, put in place a slate of strict, new rules this week during a special session.
Read more »
Niles’ rule to require permits for protests, gatherings of 50 or more sparks First Amendment debateNiles village trustees approved an ordinance that would require groups of 50 people or more to get a permit in order to gather.
Read more »
Supreme Court urged to overturn First Amendment 'abortion distortion' precedentEXCLUSIVE — Americans United for Life filed a brief in the Supreme Court to overturn abortion-related free speech restrictions allowed in a 2000 high court case.
Read more »
Judge denies RFK Jr.’s request for restraining order against Google in censorship suitThe Democratic presidential candidate argued that his First Amendment rights were being violated.
Read more »
Ex-boyfriend convicted of killing Montgomery police officerMontgomery police officer Tanisha Pugsley's ex-boyfriend has been convicted of her murder.
Read more »