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Supreme Court to Hear Landmark LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum Case

The case, Mahmoud v. Taylor, challenges Montgomery County's no-opt-out policy for LGBTQ-themed books, with nationwide implications for parental rights and education policy.

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Attorney General Anthony Brown, joined by Police Commissioner Richard Worley, right, Mayor Brandon Scott, and other law enforcement officials, announces the indictment of four adults and two juveniles on multiple criminal counts. Over a span of 13 months, the criminal gang is charged with committing first degree murder, armed carjackings, armed robbery, assault, burglary and firearm-related charges. The investigation revealed at least 35 carjackings, eight attempted carjackings, and at least two attempted murders.

Overview

  • Oral arguments for Mahmoud v. Taylor are scheduled at the U.S. Supreme Court on April 22, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the debate over parental rights and LGBTQ-inclusive education.
  • Parents from diverse religious backgrounds argue that the Montgomery County Public Schools' policy of not allowing opt-outs for LGBTQ-themed books infringes on their religious freedoms.
  • Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, supported by 18 states, defends the policy, emphasizing the importance of teaching respect and dignity for LGBTQ individuals in schools.
  • Previous rulings by lower courts, including the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, upheld the school district's policy, framing the legal groundwork for the Supreme Court case.
  • Critics warn that a ruling favoring the plaintiffs could lead to restrictions on LGBTQ topics in classrooms, potentially resembling Florida's 'Don’t Say Gay' law on a national scale.