Summary
The US Supreme Court allowed parents in Maryland to opt their children out of reading books with LGBTQ themes in school. The court voted 6-3 in favor of the parents, stating that not allowing opt-outs violated their religious rights while the case continues.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court sided with parents in Maryland who want to opt their children out of reading books with LGBTQ themes.
- The court's decision was a 6-3 vote.
- The parents argued that the school’s curriculum violated their religious rights.
- The court allowed a preliminary injunction, meaning the parents' request to opt out could proceed while the case is ongoing.
- Justice Samuel Alito wrote that not allowing opt-outs burdens parents' rights to practice their religion freely.
- The three liberal justices, including Sonia Sotomayor, disagreed, warning of potential chaos in schools.
- The parents involved come from various religious backgrounds but share a common opposition to LGBTQ-themed books.
- The school system removed the opt-out choice in 2023 to avoid disruptions and the possible isolation of LGBTQ students.
