Huntington Beach's City Council has initiated a lawsuit against California's new law, Assembly Bill 1955, which prevents schools from notifying parents about their children's gender identity or sexual orientation changes. The conservative majority in the council claims the law is unconstitutional and infringes on parental rights, with Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark arguing it puts children at risk. The lawsuit, filed with support from America First Legal, names Governor Gavin Newsom and other state officials, seeking to block the law. Proponents of the law argue it protects the privacy of students, while opponents express concerns about a lack of transparency for parents. Councilmember Natalie Moser opposed the lawsuit, stating it oversteps the city's jurisdiction and distracts from more pressing local issues. The legal battle reflects ongoing tensions in California regarding parental rights and LGBTQ+ protections in education.