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• Oklahoma state judge dismisses lawsuit challenging election-denial curriculum standards — An Oklahoma state judge dismissed the lawsuit challenging the social studies standards, ruling that curriculum approval falls within the discretionary authority of the state board and constitutes a political matter beyond judicial review. The dismissal cleared the way for the standards to take effect in fall 2025, despite plaintiffs' evidence that board members were unaware of last-minute additions including election denial language and that the final version was never publicly posted or reviewed during the required comment period.

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• U.S. Supreme Court rules parents have constitutional right to opt children out of school materials on religious grounds — On Friday, June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that parents possess a constitutional right under the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to opt their children out of certain public school materials on religious grounds. The Court emphasized that parents have a constitutional right to guide their children's moral and religious development. The ruling was cited by Oklahoma education advocates as potentially supporting expanded opt-out efforts against the state's new election-denial standards.
• Supreme Court permits parental opt-out from LGBTQ+ classroom materials — The Supreme Court decided Mahmood v Taylor, permitting parents to opt their children out of classroom activities featuring LGBTQ+ characters in books. Justice Sotomayor dissented, warning the ruling will have a chilling effect on schools, which may strip LGBTQ+ content from curricula to avoid costly litigation. She cited the Montgomery County School Board's deliberate effort to create an inclusive curriculum, including the children's book "Uncle Bobby's Wedding."
• US Supreme Court rules parents may opt students out of LGBTQ+ book readings in Maryland schools — On 27 June 2025, the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Montgomery County, Maryland school board violated parents' religious freedom rights by prohibiting them from removing their children from classes where LGBTQ+-themed books are read. The decision allows parents to opt their elementary school students out of instruction featuring books like Uncle Bobby's Wedding, Born Ready, My Rainbow, and Pride Puppy!. Authors and educators warn the ruling could accelerate book bans and harm LGBTQ+ children and those from LGBTQ+ families by making them feel excluded and invisible in the classroom.
• US Supreme Court rules schools must let kids opt out of LGBTQ+ book readings — The US Supreme Court has ruled that schools must allow children to opt out of listening to storybooks featuring LGBTQ+ characters on religious grounds. This decision came after parents in Maryland protested against a school policy that did not provide prior notice before such books were read aloud, claiming it violated their rights to direct their children's religious upbringing. The ruling mandates that the Montgomery County Board of Education must notify parents in advance and allow them to excuse their children from these readings.
• SCOTUS ruled schools must allow religious opt-out from LGBTQ classroom content — The Supreme Court ruled that public schools must allow parents with religious objections to withdraw their children from classes where LGBTQ themes are discussed. Rep. Jamie Raskin warned the decision could expand to allow opt-outs based on philosophical, political, or moral beliefs, potentially enabling parents to exclude children from science classes teaching evolution.
• Supreme Court releases opinion in FCC v. Consumers’ Research (24-354) — The Supreme Court released an official slip opinion in FCC v. Consumers’ Research. Docket number(s): 24-354.
• Supreme Court releases opinion in Mahmoud v. Taylor (24-297) — The Supreme Court released an official slip opinion in Mahmoud v. Taylor. Docket number(s): 24-297.

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• RFK Jr's remade vaccine panel votes to restrict thimerosal in flu shots — Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr unilaterally fired all 17 members of the CDC's Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) in June 2025 and appointed eight ideological allies. On 26 June, the reconstituted panel voted 5–1–1 to recommend against thimerosal, a preservative used in about 5% of multidose flu vaccine vials, despite decades of scientific evidence showing no real-world harm. The decision bypassed a CDC career scientist presentation on thimerosal safety and instead featured a presentation from an anti-vaccine advocate whose work contained a fabricated study reference.

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• RFK Jr unilaterally appoints eight new members to CDC vaccine advisory panel (ACIP) — Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr unilaterally appointed eight new members to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), replacing 17 previous members. The new chair, Dr Martin Kulldorff, was fired from Harvard for refusing COVID-19 vaccination. The first meeting revealed conflicts of interest disclosure gaps, agenda changes removing a COVID-19 booster vote, and the formation of two new working groups to re-examine vaccine schedules and long-approved vaccines—issues historically promoted by anti-vaccine advocates.
• RFK Jr fires all 17 career members of vaccine advisory panel and appoints ideological replacements — Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr unilaterally dismissed all 17 career scientists and CDC-vetted members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in June 2025 and replaced them with eight ideological allies, including vaccine skeptics and medical professionals with limited vaccine expertise. One newly appointed panelist subsequently withdrew after a government financial review and public disclosure that the secretary's claims about the panelist's university affiliations were false. The action consolidated Kennedy's control over vaccine recommendations that shape national policy and insurance coverage.

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• Trump signed executive order to dismantle Department of Education — On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. This action aims to fulfill a campaign promise to reduce federal involvement in education. The order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take steps to facilitate the closure of the department, although complete elimination would require congressional approval. The move raises concerns about the future of federal education programs, particularly those supporting marginalized students, and the management of federal student loans.

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• Trump administration fires over 1,300 Education Department employees — The Trump administration executed a mass firing of over 1,300 employees from the U.S. Department of Education, reducing its workforce by half. This action is seen as a step towards potentially abolishing the department. The dismissals were communicated via email after work hours. Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the reduction was aimed at increasing efficiency, although civil rights enforcement within the department has been severely impacted. The move aligns with Trump's campaign promise to dismantle the department, despite public opposition.
• US Department of Education announces layoffs of 1,300 employees — The US Department of Education announced the layoff of 1,300 employees, nearly half of its workforce, as part of a restructuring effort. Education Secretary Linda McMahon described the move as a step towards improving the education system. The layoffs follow 572 voluntary resignations and retirements over the past seven weeks. The department will also terminate leases on buildings in several cities. Despite the cuts, the department will continue managing federal aid, student loans, and Pell grants. The layoffs have been criticized by Democratic officials as harmful to public education.
• US Department of Education announces layoffs — The US Department of Education announced plans to lay off nearly half of its workforce, affecting 1,300 employees. This move was described by Education Secretary Linda McMahon as a step towards improving the efficiency of the education system. The layoffs follow voluntary resignations and retirements of 572 employees over the past seven weeks. The decision has faced criticism from Democratic and progressive officials who argue it undermines educational support.
• Trump cuts Department of Education staff — The Trump administration announced plans to cut about half the employees in the Department of Education, following the confirmation of Linda McMahon as the new head of the department.
• — The Trump administration announced it would cut about half the employees in the Department of Education. Linda McMahon, confirmed as the head of the department, stated that this decision was a directive from the president.

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• DOJ dismisses four Biden-era civil rights lawsuits against police and fire departments — Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the Department of Justice dismissed four lawsuits filed under the Biden administration against police and fire departments in Durham (North Carolina), Maryland State Police, Cobb County (Georgia), and South Bend (Indiana). The Biden DOJ had alleged discrimination in hiring practices involving written exams, physical exams, and credit checks. The Trump administration characterizes the dismissals as ending "discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives" and prioritizing "merit" over "race-based" hiring standards.
• DOJ ordered to dismiss DEI lawsuits — Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the DOJ's Civil Rights Division to dismiss DEI lawsuits that accused police and fire departments of using discriminatory hiring tests. This order raises concerns about the enforcement of civil rights laws.