Supreme Court Rules for Parents Seeking Opt-Out From Pro-LGBT Books in Lessons

A federal appeals court had ruled that the school board’s policy did not interfere with the parents’ right to free exercise of religion.

The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on June 25, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 27 ruled for parents in Maryland who, for religious reasons, want to opt their young children out of school storybooks that promote LGBT lifestyles.

The majority opinion in the 6–3 decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor was written by Justice Samuel Alito.