Advancing American Freedom led a coalition of 54 other amici in Vitsaxaki v. Skaneateles Central School District, fighting for parental rights and to protect children from indoctrination at school by gender ideologues. In this case, school officials sought to facilitate the social transition of Jennifer Vitsaxaki’s then seventh-grade daughter, referring to her by a new name and incorrect pronouns. When Mrs. Vitsaxaki noticed that her daughter’s grades were declining and that she was distracted from her studies, Mrs. Vitsaxaki expressed her concerns to school officials who “dismissed” them, telling her that all was well with her daughter and that nothing unusual was happening at school. Even after Mrs. Vitsaxaki ultimately learned about the secret transitioning campaign and switched her daughter to virtual schooling for the rest of the year, school officials continued to speak with her daughter about gender issues.
“Parents should not have to worry that school officials are psychologically manipulating their children or hiding important developments from them, but, unfortunately, these cases are arising around the country” said AAF General Counsel J. Marc Wheat. “The school in this case violated Mrs. Vitsaxaki’s fundamental, constitutionally recognized right to direct the upbringing of her daughter. This Court should rule for Mrs. Vitsaxaki and ensure that the rights of parents in the Second Circuit are secure.”
