Lawsuits Challenge Transgender Student Policies in Schools

In California, two high school students are suing the Riverside Unified School District for alleged violations of their freedom of speech and civil rights after being disciplined for wearing T-shirts opposing transgender student accommodations in sports. The lawsuit, filed by Advocates for Faith & Freedom, claims the district's actions violated the students' First and Fourteenth Amendment rights and Title IX requirements. Meanwhile, in South Carolina, a 13-year-old transgender boy is suing the state and Berkeley County School District over a law requiring students to use bathrooms corresponding to their sex assigned at birth. The lawsuit, seeking class-action status and led by Public Justice and other advocacy groups, argues that the law violates the civil and constitutional rights of transgender students and has led to harassment and discrimination. This legal action highlights ongoing national debates over transgender rights, especially in educational settings. Both cases underscore the tension between policies aimed at gender identity inclusivity and those advocating for biological sex-based regulations.