Reynolds v. Talberg

In the law suit, plaintiffs claim that the school district’s non-discrimination and anti-bullying policies that cover sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, including allowing transgender students to access programs and facilities consistent with their gender identity, violate the privacy and religious rights of cisgender parents and students.

Claims similar to the ones being brought by the plaintiffs in this case have been rejected by other courts around the country. These claims attempt to erase the harm LGBT students endure when they are subject to bullying and harassment because of who they are, and specifically target transgender students by attempting to force them out of school programs and facilities. Williamston Public School District’s non-discrimination policies violate no one’s rights. But what the plaintiffs urge the court to do would unlawfully discriminate against LGBT students.

VICTORY: On 10/30/20, the court dismissed this case because those attacking trans youth failed to show that any students were harmed by school policies supporting transgender students.