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Justice Department Sues Anne Arundel County Over Trans Policies

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 06:26 UTC · How we work

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U.S. Justice Department sued Anne Arundel County Public Schools over transgender policies.
The complaint alleges violations of FERPA and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said schools may not discuss pronouns or gender identity without parental consent.
President Donald Trump’s administration launched probes and warned it could freeze federal funding for schools with such policies.

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U.S. Justice Department sued Anne Arundel County Public Schools over transgender policies.
The complaint alleges violations of FERPA and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said schools may not discuss pronouns or gender identity without parental consent.
President Donald Trump’s administration launched probes and warned it could freeze federal funding for schools with such policies.