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Fairfax, Arlington counties can defend transgender student policies in court, judges rule

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Appeals court revives Virginia school districts' lawsuits challenging Education Department on transgender bathroom policies

A federal appeals court on Thursday revived challenges by Fairfax and Arlington school districts against the U.S. Department of Education's finding that their policies allowing transgender students to use bathrooms matching their gender identity were illegal. The ruling overturns a lower court decision and allows the school boards to defend their transgender student policies in federal court.

Oct 15, 2026·3 sourcesLGBTQ+ rightsEducation policy
Appeals court revives Virginia school districts' lawsuits challenging Education Department on transgender bathroom policies
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