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Federal Court Upholds Parental Rights in Transgender Policy Case

3/19/2026

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A federal appeals court denied California's request to narrow the Supreme Court ruling on transgender policies.
Conservatives celebrated, noting California's losses across courts on parental notification.
The Ninth Circuit said California Attorney General Rob Bonta's concerns should be resolved by the lower court.
The lawsuit, brought by parents and teachers, argues the policy undermines parental rights.
The Supreme Court previously upheld an injunction preventing the state from interfering with school policies.

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A federal appeals court denied California's request to narrow the Supreme Court ruling on transgender policies.
Conservatives celebrated, noting California's losses across courts on parental notification.
The Ninth Circuit said California Attorney General Rob Bonta's concerns should be resolved by the lower court.
The lawsuit, brought by parents and teachers, argues the policy undermines parental rights.
The Supreme Court previously upheld an injunction preventing the state from interfering with school policies.