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California law that forbids 'forced outing' of trans students blocked by 9th Circuit
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sonja Sharp , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· June 23, 2026
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Key takeaway Further information on the injunction and the law can be found through the Los Angeles Times, which reported on the 9th Circuit's decision to grant the preliminary injunction.
A California law has been blocked by the 9th Circuit appellate court. The law in question prohibits school employees from revealing a student's gender identity or sexual orientation to parents without the student's consent. This blockage is in the form of a preliminary injunction, which prevents the law from being enforced.
The details of the case are available from the Los Angeles Times. Further information on the injunction and the law can be found through the Los Angeles Times, which reported on the 9th Circuit's decision to grant the preliminary injunction.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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