Jennifer Smith

In a new decision of the United States Supreme Court, West Virginia v. B.P.J., the Court considered whether a state may limit athletic participation in female sports to “biological” girls and women. The Supreme Court found...more The United States Department of Justice concluded its years-long investigation into the seclusion and restraint practices of Special School District of St. Louis County, finding that the District’s practices violated Title II...more The United States Supreme Court issued a decision yesterday, in Mirabelli v. Bonta, that expands parental rights regarding gender identity transition by their child....more The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals is reconsidering its prior decisions that had established a legal right for transgender students to access bathrooms consistent with their gender identity. The reconsideration is based on...more