Supreme Court Declines to Hear Colorado Case on Parental Rights, Still Considering Two Similar Cases
The fight to defend parental rights and the innocence of children is one of the defining cultural battles of our generation. Colorado’s Lee family deserves our deepest gratitude and respect for standing up — not just for their own family — but for parents and children across the nation.
As reported by the Daily Citizen, Erin and Jonathan Lee appealed their case to the U.S. Supreme Court, alleging that Colorado school district policies and practices on “gender identity” intentionally excluded them as parents from critical decisions involving their daughter. They charge such policies violate their constitutional rights as parents to control the upbringing and care of their children.
Recently, the Supreme Court decided not to take up the Lee family’s case. In a short statement, Justice Samuel Alito made it clear that this wasn’t because the issue isn’t important. Instead, the Court felt this particular case wasn’t the right one for them to rule on at this time.
Justice Alito also pointed out that the case raises very serious questions about parental rights.
“The troubling – and tragic – allegations in this case underscore the ‘great and growing national importance’ of the question that these parent petitioners present.”
In other words, this isn’t the end of the fight. In fact, momentum seems to be growing.
The Lee family’s courage and determination have paved the way for future legal battles on this issue. Defending the innocence of our children and our role as parents is always a cause worth defending. Thank you, Lee family.
Two Remaining Parental Rights Cases
The Supreme Court, however, is still considering two similar parental rights cases it might take up this term.
One case that could provide that opportunity is Foote v. Ludlow School Committee. In this matter, parents allege that a Massachusetts school district secretly facilitated a social “gender transition” for their daughter at school, including using a new name and pronouns without their knowledge and holding private counseling sessions behind their backs.
A petition asking the Supreme Court to hear the Foote case was filed on July 18. Since then, 21 states joined in urging the Court to take it up, recognizing its national significance for parental rights. The case is still pending before the Court as it decides whether to grant review.
Another key case is Littlejohn v. School Board of Leon County. Florida parents say their school district created a so-called gender transition plan for their child and excluded them from the process entirely. The parents filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to hear their case on September 3, 2025.On October 6, 21 states announced their support for the Littlejohns’ petition. The case is set to be considered at a Court conference on November 7, 2025.
If the Court agrees to take up Foote or Littlejohn, it could set a landmark precedent affirming parents’ right to be fully informed and involved in major decisions about their children.
These cases — the Lee case, the Foote case, and the Littlejohn case — represent a growing legal and cultural battle over one of the most critical questions of our time: Do parents have the right to be fully informed and involved in major decisions affecting their children?
Let’s remember these cases in our prayers and ask the Lord to defend families, protect children and uphold the rights of parents across this nation.
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Focus on the Family exists to help families, and that includes help navigating the issues of homosexuality and transgenderism. Focus offers a free, one-time counseling consultation with a licensed or pastoral counselor. To request a counseling consultation, call 1-855-771-HELP (4357) or fill out our Counseling Consultation Request Form.
Erin and Jon have a documentary, Art Club, telling their story. Watch online for free.
To learn more about Erin’s advocacy for children and parents, visit her account on X or her website.
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