During oral arguments Tuesday in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor, Justice Samuel Alito asked about the ages of Maryland elementary school students taught from LGBTQ books in their class.
“These books were approved for pre-K, which in Montgomery County could start as early as three if they are going to turn four that fall,” answered Eric Baxter, the attorney for a group of Maryland parents suing the Montgomery County public school system. He noted it goes up to the sixth grade.
Alito clarified, “So you’re talking about children in ages 5 to 11 or 4 to 11.”
Here are four takeaways from today’s arguments. A decision is expected by the end of June.
1. Coercion or Mere Exposure?
Age aside, the oral arguments before the Supreme Court centered on whether the books were mere exposure or coercion violating the religious beliefs of parents.
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