Education Secretary Linda McMahon and the conservative group Moms for Liberty rallied at the Supreme Court steps on Tuesday to mark the 100-year anniversary of Pierce v. Society of Sisters, a landmark parental rights case. They also highlighted two upcoming Supreme Court decisions: Mahmoud v. Taylor, concerning parental opt-outs for gender and sexuality curriculum, and United States v. Skrmetti, regarding state bans on gender-affirming care for minors. The rally was met by a lone protester.
Key SCOTUS parental rights cases draw McMahon, Moms for Liberty to rally on court steps
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Education Secretary Linda McMahon and the conservative group Moms for Liberty rallied at the Supreme Court steps on Tuesday to mark the 100-year anniversary of Pierce v. Society of Sisters, a landmark parental rights case. They also highlighted two upcoming Supreme Court decisions: Mahmoud v. Taylor, concerning parental opt-outs for gender and sexuality curriculum, and United States v. Skrmetti, regarding state bans on gender-affirming care for minors. The rally was met by a lone protester.
Trending- 1 100 years ago: Pierce v. Society of Sisters landmark decision was issued.
- 2 2023: Tennessee passed a bill to ban puberty blockers and hormone therapy as treatments for minors who identify as transgender.
- 3 April (current year): The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Mahmoud v. Taylor.
- 4 Tuesday (2025-06-03): Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Moms for Liberty rallied on the Supreme Court steps.
- 5 Coming weeks: Decisions are expected in Mahmoud v. Taylor and United States v. Skrmetti.
- Increased public awareness and debate on parental rights issues
- Potential legal precedents from forthcoming Supreme Court decisions
- Continued political and social polarization on education and gender identity topics
What: Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Moms for Liberty rallied at the Supreme Court steps to advocate for parental rights, focusing on upcoming SCOTUS decisions and a historical landmark case.
When: Tuesday (2025-06-03); Pierce v. Society of Sisters was 100 years ago; Mahmoud v. Taylor oral arguments in April, decision expected in coming weeks; United States v. Skrmetti decision expected in the next few weeks; Tennessee bill passed in 2023.
Where: Supreme Court steps, Washington, D.C. (implied); Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland; Tennessee; Oregon (for Pierce v. Society of Sisters).
Why: To advocate for parental control over children's education and healthcare, commemorate a landmark parental rights case, and influence upcoming Supreme Court decisions on sensitive issues like gender and sexuality curriculum and gender-affirming care for minors.
How: A rally was held on the Supreme Court steps with speeches from advocates and politicians, drawing attention to key legal cases and the broader parental rights movement.