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From Fox News: The lawyer for a Maryland school district and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch had a wild exchange this week about a children’s book amid an ongoing case brought by parents who want to be able to opt their children out of reading LGBTQ storybooks in their public school.
Gorsuch was asking Alan Schoenfeld, the attorney representing Montgomery County Public Schools, about “Pride Puppy!” a 32-page book that tells the story of a family celebrating Pride Day when their dog gets lost in the parade and the effort to reunite the pup with his loved ones.
The rhyming alphabet book, which was described as “affirming and inclusive” by its publisher, allows readers to spot items starting with each of the letters of the alphabet while offering “a joyful glimpse of a Pride parade and the vibrant community that celebrates this day each year.”
The book was previously used in the district’s pre-kindergarten curriculum.
“And they’re being used in English language instruction at age 3?” Gorsuch asked.
Gorsuch pointed out references to “leather” in the “Pride Puppy” book, which he noted indicates bondage.
Schoenfeld tried to claim it was only referring to a woman wearing a leather jacket.
Gorsuch also noted that the LGBTQ books were being used in the English language classes, and not just in human sexuality classes.
LISTEN to the entire jaw-dropping 4-minute exchange below:
Alan Schoenfeld: “Pride Puppy was the book that was used for the pre-kindergarten curriculum. That’s no longer in the curriculum.”
Justice Gorsuch: “That’s the one where they’re supposed to look for the leather and things – bondage – – things like that.
Schoenfeld: “It’s not… pic.twitter.com/gQa86JaF0y
— CSPAN (@cspan) April 22, 2025
After the Supreme Court heard arguments on the case Tuesday, many have observed from listening to their reactions that the Court appears to be leaning in favor of the parents.
The Court is expected to rule on the case by late June.
Gorsuch and Maryland school district lawyer have wild exchange over children’s LGBTQ storybook: ‘Not bondage’ https://t.co/UU0kmb3Wif
— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 24, 2025
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