The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case involving Maryland parents attempting to sue a school district for its policies that reinforce gender transition of students without their parents’ consent. The case centered on whether the parents have the proper standing to file the suit. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the parents lacked standing because they did not allege that their children have gender support plans, are transgender, or are even struggling with issues of gender identity. Legal experts criticize the ruling, arguing that it fails to protect parental rights and encourages policies that keep gender transitions secret from parents.