In a landmark 6-3 decision, the US Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Montgomery County Board of Education in Maryland violated parents’ religious rights by not allowing them to opt their children out of reading LGBTQ-inclusive books in elementary school. The court held that the board’s refusal placed an unconstitutional burden on the free exercise of religion protected under the First Amendment. Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the majority, emphasised that parents should have the right to shield their children from teachings that conflict with their faith. In a strongly worded dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned the ruling could lead to “chaos” in public schools, citing the nation’s diverse religious beliefs. The controversy began in 2022 after curriculum changes were introduced in the district. US Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Order for Donald Trump Administration To Release Billions of Dollars in Foreign Aid.

Supreme Court Backs Parents Opposing LGBTQ Books in Schools Over Religious Rights

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