Today, America First Legal (AFL) and co-counsel Christopher Mills submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States. The brief urges the court to review a case involving Montgomery County Public School District's (MCPS) curriculum on sexuality and gender identity. According to AFL, MCPS does not permit parents to opt their children out of this curriculum, which they argue infringes upon parental rights.
The case centers around MCPS's program of instruction that includes teachings on sexuality and gender identity. AFL contends that these teachings conflict with some parents' religious beliefs. "Clearly, these books are not being used to teach children how to diagram sentences," AFL stated in their brief. "They are being used to impart values to children."
AFL argues that by enforcing this curriculum without allowing for parental opt-out, MCPS is infringing on what they describe as parents' Constitutional right "to direct the care, upbringing, and education of their children." They claim that the educational content imposes values contrary to those held by many families.
The organization is calling for the Supreme Court's intervention in reviewing this matter due to its implications on parental rights and religious freedom.