First on FOX: Illinois School District It faced public scrutiny over allegations that trans students forced middle school students in the same locker room that they were referred to to the Department of Justice.
Law firm America First Legal (AFL) gave the DOJ a criminal referral to District Deerfield Public Schools 109 on Tuesday, urging the department to investigate districts and middle schools. Appeal It occurred due to a potential violation of federal and state law.
The AFL alleged that the district violated Code §241, also known as the “conspiracy against rights” law. This makes it a crime of two or more people to conspiracy to injure, suppress, intimidate or intimidate at the free movement or enjoyment of rights or privileges protected by the Constitution or law.
“We ask that your office immediately open a directed criminal investigation into alleged complaints about §241 violations and take all necessary measures,” the complaint reads.
Ian, a senior counselor at the AFL, proposed a criminal investigation in a statement.
“The situation at Deerfield Public Schools exceeds Title IX violations and is escalating to a situation that calls for the Department of Justice to launch a criminal investigation.
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Deerfield Public Schools District 109 Board of Directors (Deerfield Public School District 109)
US Ministry of Education The Civil Rights Office launched an investigation into the Illinois Department of Education, Chicago Public Schools 299 and Deerfield Public Schools 109 districts in late March, releasing reported Title IX violations.
Illinois mother Nicole Georgas revealed the situation when she filed a civil rights complaint Ministry of Justice After school administrators allegedly tried to force their 13-year-old daughter last month in front of transgender students in the girls’ locker room.
Georgas told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that he was “praying” for justice with his daughter in a request for investigation.
“I pray for justice for Kate and for all the girls whose rights are so mercilessly ignored,” Georgas said.
Georgas revealed the complaint during a school board meeting Deerfield Public School District 109 Last week, the incident allegedly occurred last month after her daughter refused to change her uniform during physical education because she was still a biological male student at the time.
“Girls want a locker room Bathroom bag. They want to regain their privacy. This is why I’m here tonight. My 13-year-old daughter’s happiness, mental health and privacy are at risk,” Jogus said in a speech at the board meeting Thursday.
Georgas then raised the issue with the school administration, pointing out to them that he believed it was a direct violation of President Donald Trump. Keep men away from women’s sports Presidential order. In her speech, the school administrator said, under the direction of a legal counsel, she informed her that transgender students were free to use both the girls’ bathroom and the girls’ locker room.
Fox News Digital has contacted DPS 109 for comments.
The district previously provided a statement to Fox News Digital in response to a DOE investigation.
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“Deerfield Public Schools District 109 is governed by state law. The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits all public school districts, including gender identity, from discriminating on the basis of gender, and requires students to allow access to locker rooms and bathrooms according to their gender identity.
“We are sensitive to the privacy needs of all middle school students and ensure that there is no need to change to gym uniforms for the previous PE classes of other students. If both middle schools were renovated in 2017, we added five private change stations available to all students.
The district also said it will work with local families to decide on the next step.
“The district and the board are united with our leaders and educators on this issue and have a common commitment to supporting the law,” the statement continued.
“The district and the board are urging all people to express concerns and perspectives on the issue to ensure that staff and educators are respectful and civic. We are pleased to work with our families to determine the appropriate next step to help our children in the well-being and participation.”
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