Virginia Faces Lawsuits Over Transgender Student Policy

Two transgender students challenge state guidance, alleging violations of their rights and existing laws.

Two transgender Virginia public school students filed lawsuits against the state over guidance that restricts their rights, including participation in sports and use of preferred names and pronouns.
The guidance, issued by Governor Glenn Youngkin's administration, has been criticized for violating a 2020 law aimed at protecting transgender students' rights.
The ACLU of Virginia, representing the students, argues that the policies harm transgender and nonbinary students and conflict with existing laws.
School districts across Virginia have shown mixed compliance with the guidance, leading to a patchwork of policies.
The lawsuits are part of a broader national debate over the rights of transgender students in schools.