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Supreme Court to Review Colorado LGBTQ+ Preschool Law

4/20/2026

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Supreme Court Reviews

The U.S. Supreme Court will review Colorado's nondiscrimination law governing taxpayer-funded preschools that requires admitting LGBTQ+ families.
The Catholic Church argues the law infringes on its religious rights and should not apply to Catholic institutions.
The U.S. Department of Justice supported the church's appeal, citing the importance of religious freedom.
Lower courts upheld the law, stating it applies neutrally to all preschools.
The case, St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, is set for arguments in fall 2026, with a decision expected by June 2027.

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Supreme Court Declines

The Supreme Court declined to hear Foote v. Ludlow School Committee, leaving Massachusetts policy concealing student gender transitions from parents.
This follows a ruling halting a California policy, reinforcing parental rights.
The court's refusal to hear Foote does not preclude action on Littlejohn v. School Board of Leon County, a Florida case about a secret gender support plan.
A decision on Littlejohn may come by April 27.

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Supreme Court Reviews

The U.S. Supreme Court will review Colorado's nondiscrimination law governing taxpayer-funded preschools that requires admitting LGBTQ+ families.
The Catholic Church argues the law infringes on its religious rights and should not apply to Catholic institutions.
The U.S. Department of Justice supported the church's appeal, citing the importance of religious freedom.
Lower courts upheld the law, stating it applies neutrally to all preschools.
The case, St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy, is set for arguments in fall 2026, with a decision expected by June 2027.

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