Coverage dated June 26, 2025

Supreme Court sides with parents who objected to kids' books on gender identity, sexuality

Headline from CBS News

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a group of parents who wanted to opt their children out of instruction with storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation.

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25 articles, oldest first.

  1. Deseret News

    Supreme Court sides with religious parents in ruling on LGBTQ curriculum (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    The Maryland case deepens national debate over faith, free speech and how far schools should bend to accommodate beliefs.

  2. The Daily Signal

    Supreme Court Rules on Parents' Religious Freedom in LGBTQ School Book Opt-Out Case (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Supreme Court upheld parents' religious freedom to opt their kids out of LGBTQ book lessons in Montgomery County, Maryland, schools.

  3. CBS News

    Supreme Court sides with parents who objected to kids' books on gender identity, sexuality (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a group of parents who wanted to opt their children out of instruction with storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation.

  4. Anchorage Daily News

    Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull kids from public school lessons that include LGBTQ books (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The decision was not a final ruling in the case, but the justices strongly suggested that the parents will win in the end.

  5. KVIA El Paso

    Supreme Court sides with parents who want to opt their children out of LGBTQ books in schools (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday backed a group of religious parents who want to opt their elementary school children out of engaging with LGBTQ books in the classroom, another major legal win for religious interests at the conservative high court.

  6. Florida Phoenix

    Supreme Court says parents can pull kids from classes with LGBTQ-themed books • Florida Phoenix (opens Florida Phoenix)

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    The U.S. Supreme Court handed a preliminary victory Friday to Maryland parents who object, for religious reasons, to the school system’s use of LGBTQ+-themed books in classrooms, saying parents should be allowed to opt their children out of such classes. The 6-3 ruling in Mahmoud v.

  7. Breitbart News

    SCOTUS Sides with Maryland Parents Over Opt-Outs for LGBTQ+ Books (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The Supreme Court sided with Maryland parents of various faiths who sued their school board over its refusal to allow their K-5 children to opt out of LGBTQ+ curriculum.

  8. The 19th

    Supreme Court ruling on LGBTQ+ books gives religious parents more say over what students learn (opens The 19th)

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    The 19th's feed description

    The ruling affirmed parents’ rights to opt their children out of reading materials that conflict with their religious beliefs.

  9. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Supreme Court sides with parents who want to opt their children out of LGBTQ books in schools | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Friday backed a group of religious parents who want to opt their elementary school children out of

  10. The 74 Million

    Supreme Court Requires Schools to Allow Students to Opt Out of LGBTQ Lessons (opens The 74 Million)

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    The 74 Million's feed description

    The 6-3 ruling is a victory for parental and religious rights, but some say it will further marginalize gay and trans students and families.

  11. New York Post

    Supreme Court rules in favor of parents who wanted to pull kids from classes with LGBTQ-themed books (opens New York Post)

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    A group of Maryland parents who sued a school board over its refusal to allow elementary school children to be taken out of classes with LGBTQ-themed storybooks.

  12. Ms. Magazine

    Everyday Lessons in K-12 Schools Could Be Affected by Supreme Court Ruling (opens Ms. Magazine)

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    Ms. Magazine's feed description

    In a decision that could have widespread implications for everyday lessons and activities in public schools, the Supreme Court on Friday sided with a group of Maryland parents who said they wanted to be able to opt their children out of reading storybooks featuring LGBTQ+ themes and characters.

  13. The New Republic

    Supreme Court Rules Homophobic Books Bans in Schools Are OK (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The Supreme Court determined parents can “opt out” of letting their children see LGBTQ books in the classroom.

  14. Bangor Daily News

    What to know about the US Supreme Court's ruling on public school lessons using LGBTQ books (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    A divided U.S. Supreme Court has sided with religious parents who want to pull their children out of the classroom when a public school lesson uses

  15. Religion News

    Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books (opens Religion News)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The justices reversed lower-court rulings in favor of the Montgomery County school system in suburban Washington.

  16. DC News Now

    Supreme Court sides with parents seeking opt-outs from LGBTQ books in schools (opens DC News Now)

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    The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines Friday ruled in favor of parents in Montgomery County, Md., who sought to opt out their children from instruction that uses books with LG…

  17. Maryland Matters

    Supreme Court says parents can pull kids from classes with LGBTQ-themed books (opens Maryland Matters)

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    Maryland Matters's feed description

    The U.S. Supreme Court handed a victory Friday to Montgomery County parents who object, for religious reasons, to the school system's use of LGBTQ+-themed books in classrooms, saying parents should be able to opt their children out of such classes.

  18. NBC4 Washington

    Supreme Court sides with Maryland parents who objected to LGBTQ books in schools (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Maryland parents who objected on religious grounds to the use of books with LGBTQ characters in elementary school.

  19. Hot Air

    Supreme Court: Families Can Opt Their Kids Out of LGBTQ Readings (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Supreme Court allows parents to opt their kids out of LGBTQ readings in Maryland schools.

  20. Christianity Today

    Supreme Court Allows Religious Parents to Opt Out of LGBTQ Books in Class (opens Christianity Today)

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    Christianity Today's feed description

    Ruling says district’s refusal to allow students to skip lessons violates free exercise protections.

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