U.S. Supreme Court

On April 9, 2025, GLAD Law, NCLR, Family Equality, and COLAGE filed a friend-of-the-court brief in Mahmoud v. Taylor in the Supreme Court of the United States. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case on April 22.

4th Circuit Court of Appeals

On October 30, 2023, GLAD Law and partner organizations filed a friend-of-the-court brief in Mahmoud v. McKnight in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of a Maryland school district that introduced storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters into the language arts curriculum. The brief provides evidence on the importance of inclusive curricula in creating a welcoming, respectful school climate for all students. Such climates are especially important for LGBTQ+ students who face a heightened risk of bullying, isolation, and self-doubt. The amici are organizations comprising parents, students, educators, civil rights advocates, and health care and suicide prevention service providers.

On May 15, 2024, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s denial of the preliminary injunction.