Brighton Couple Sues Colorado Over Transgender Law, Claiming Violation of Parental Rights
A Brighton couple, identified as Jane and John Doe, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado, alleging that a law concerning transgender identity violates parents’ constitutional rights. The couple claims that their daughter, A.D., transitioned to a boy in secret with the encouragement of a school district counselor. The lawsuit targets House Bill 1039, which requires public schools to use a child’s “preferred name” in an effort to support transgender children.
The lawsuit states that the school counselor assisted A.D. with the transition to a male identity without informing the parents. The parents, who wanted their daughter to explore her distress through therapy rather than transitioning, were left unaware of the process taking place at school. As A.D. discovered that transitioning was not the answer to her struggles, she is now on the path to de-transitioning.
The couple claims that their relationship with their daughter has been harmed by the school’s actions, and they are seeking to protect all Colorado children from being socially transitioned at school without parental consent. They believe that the government has violated their constitutional rights and are calling for an injunction against such practices.
The lawsuit highlights the struggles of children grappling with their gender identity and argues that parental involvement is essential in supporting these vulnerable individuals. The Brighton couple hopes that their legal action will prevent similar situations in the future and ensure that parents are included in decisions regarding their children’s gender identity.
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