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Lawsuit Challenges AG James Over Free Speech in Schools

12/10/2025

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A lawsuit accuses New York Attorney General Letitia James of threatening to remove school board members who discuss trans students in girls' sports.
The suit claims James' office instructed board members to silence opposing views during meetings.
Massapequa Union Free School District Board Chair Kerry Wachter said discussions centered on female students' concerns about sharing spaces with biological males.
The lawsuit argues that James' guidance violates the First Amendment by restricting public debate on the issue.
The plaintiffs include various school board members and parents, asserting their right to free speech in school discussions.

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A lawsuit accuses New York Attorney General Letitia James of threatening to remove school board members who discuss trans students in girls' sports.
The suit claims James' office instructed board members to silence opposing views during meetings.
Massapequa Union Free School District Board Chair Kerry Wachter said discussions centered on female students' concerns about sharing spaces with biological males.
The lawsuit argues that James' guidance violates the First Amendment by restricting public debate on the issue.
The plaintiffs include various school board members and parents, asserting their right to free speech in school discussions.