Newsom Sued Over Transgender Policy, Teachers Claim They Are Forced to Lie to Parents

San Diego-area teachers added California’s governor and attorney general to their lawsuit questioning school policies.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom awaits the arrival of President Joe Biden at San Francisco International Airport, on Nov. 14, 2023. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Teachers are suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta in federal court over policies they say force them to conceal the transgender status of young students from parents.

The lawsuit comes after the governor signed several laws in September 2023 that expanded California’s protections for LGBT individuals.