Ernie Trakas: Excellence, Insight, and Care
Ernie Trakas, Senior Litigation Counsel at CPRC, has accepted an appointment as Senior Counsel in the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education. His last day with CPRC is September 4.
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OCR Opens Investigation Into Sweetwater County School District #1
OCR opened an investigation into Sweetwater County School District #1 after CPRC's complaint documenting failed Title IX investigations, parent notification failures, and retaliation.
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CPRC Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Polk v. Montgomery County Public Schools
CPRC and Our Duty–USA have filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Kimberly Ann Polk v. Montgomery County Public Schools, urging the Court to protect parental rights and teachers who refuse to lie to parents about their children's discordant gender identity.
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Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Males in Female Sports — But Leaves Key Questions Unanswered
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in West Virginia v. B.P.J. that West Virginia's law limiting girls' and women's sports to females does not violate Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause — a major win for states protecting female athletes, though key questions remain open.
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CPRC Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court Supporting School District That Protects Parental Rights
For the first time, CPRC is standing with a California school board that chose to tell parents the truth. On behalf of Our Duty–USA, CPRC has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take Rocklin Unified School District v. PERB (No. 25-1189) and protect parental notification policies.
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Statement on Supreme Court Denial of Certiorari in Foote v. Ludlow
Vernadette Broyles, President & Chief Counsel of the Child & Parental Rights Campaign, responds to the Supreme Court's denial of certiorari in Foote v. Ludlow and points to Littlejohn v. Leon County as the nation's remaining opportunity for final precedent.
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Life Beyond Trauma: Vernadette Broyles' Personal Story and the Challenges Detransitioners Face
For the first time publicly, Vernadette Broyles shares her own story of childhood trauma — and how she chose to turn pain into purpose. A personal message about hope, healing, and why CPRC's mission matters.
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Federal Breakthrough: ACF Defends Parents Against Gender Weaponized CPS
A Landmark Victory for Parental Rights The Child & Parental Rights Campaign (CPRC) is celebrating a major federal breakthrough: On March 3, 2026, the U.S. Administration for Children and Families issu
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Sage Blair's Story Takes Center Stage: Media Spotlight After State of the Union Ignites National Conversation
President Trump’s State of the Union spotlight on Michele Blair and her daughter Sage has thrust their story—and the issue of secret “social transitioning” in schools—onto the national stage. Sage’s n
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Landmark Accomplishments: How CPRC Is Winning the Fight for Parental Rights
In 2025, CPRC achieved major victories defending children, parents, and women from the harms of transgender ideology—and those wins are shaping real change in 2026. From Supreme Court petitions in Lit
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Executive Orders Are Not Enough: Why the Real Fight Is in the Courts
The Executive Orders issued by the President to protect children from irreversible medical interventions are a hard-won victory and a vital step forward. But while we celebrate this crucial momentum,
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A Hero on the Front Lines: Coach Melissa Batie-Smoose Honored for Her Courage at SCOTUS Rally
On January 13, 2026, at the Alliance Defending Freedom Rally for Women’s Sports outside the U.S. Supreme Court, Melissa Batie-Smoose was celebrated as "one of few coaches in America" to stand up for h
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CA Ruling Shatters School Secrecy: A Monumental Affirmation of Parental Rights
On December 22, 2025, U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez ruled in Mirabelli v. Olson that California's parental exclusion policies—mandating schools keep a child's rejection of their sex (“gender trans
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HHS Declaration: Sex-Rejecting Procedures Deemed Malpractice—A Victory for Child Protection
On December 18, 2025, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a monumental declaration designating "sex-rejecting procedures" (puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries) for minors as sub
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HHS Landmark Report Released. Evidence for Medical Transition of Minors Is “Very Low Certainty” While Harms Are Serious and Often Irreversible.
HHS Landmark Report Released Nov 19, 2025: Purported Evidence for Medical Transition of Minors Is “Very Low Quality” While Harms Are Serious and Mostly Irreversible
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Vernadette Broyles Featured on Fox Business Network’s “The Bottom Line”
We’re proud to share that Vernadette Broyles appeared on Fox Business Network’s "The Bottom Line" alongside our client, Melissa Batie-Smoose, former Associate Head Volleyball Coach at San Jose State U
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CPRC Sues CA State University System for Firing Coach Over Fight for Women’s Sports Fairness
On September 19, 2025, the Child & Parental Rights Campaign (CPRC) filed a groundbreaking federal lawsuit on behalf of Melissa Batie-Smoose, former Associate Head Coach of San Jose State University’s
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CPRC Takes Historic Fight to the Supreme Court: Join Us to Protect Parental Rights
The Child & Parental Rights Campaign (CPRC) has filed a historic petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court in Littlejohn v. School Board of Leon County. This rare request—granted i
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CPRC’s Historic Title IX Victory: Holding Schools Accountable for Student Safety
On August 7, 2025, the Child & Parental Rights Campaign (CPRC) achieved a landmark victory in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, setting a powerful precedent for protecting students and upholding pa
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CPRC and ADF Take Fight for Parental Rights to Supreme Court in Foote v. Ludlow
The Child & Parental Rights Campaign (CPRC) and Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) have taken a bold step to protect parental rights, filing a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court in Foote v. Ludlow Sch
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Supreme Court Affirms Parental Rights in 6-3 Mahmoud v. Taylor Victory
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a historic 6-3 victory in Mahmoud v. Taylor, striking down a Montgomery County, MD school board policy that mandated LGBTQ+-inclusive curriculum for
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Reason Triumphs at the Supreme Court: A Historic Win for Kids & Parents!
On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a landmark victory in United States v. Skrmetti, a case where the Child & Parental Rights Campaign (CPRC) played a significant role.
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Attorney Vernadette Broyles Exposes the Trans Assault on Parental Rights on Fox News
Vernadette Broyles’ message is a wake-up call for every parent and pastor. Listen to the podcast to discover how we can reclaim our rights and protect the next generation.
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The Truth Unveiled: HHS Report Exposes the Harms of Pediatric Gender Dysphoria Treatment
The most comprehensive review ever conducted reveals the truth about pediatric gender medicine. Read the HHS Report and take action to protect our children.
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CPRC Leads National Fight for Parental Rights, Spotlighted by President Trump
Tuesday night, President Donald Trump welcomed January Littlejohn as a special guest during his address to Congress, shining a national spotlight on her courageous stand for parental rights—a stand ch
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Fighting for Faith: Gender Ideology in Schools
When Peter Vlaming, a high school teacher, was fired for standing by his religious beliefs, the Child & Parental Rights Campaign (CPRC) stepped in to fight the injustice.
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How institutions are hurting children and DEPRIVING Parents of their Rights
Vernadette Broyles shares her personal journey from practicing family law to becoming a leading advocate for parental rights in the face of the growing influence of gender ideology in schools.
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Landerer vs. Dover Area School District
On April 3, 2024, the Child & Parental Rights Campaign filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Michelle Landerer against the Dover Area School District. The suit alleges that the district violated Lander
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New Church Guide
Our new Church Guide: Gives truth-based and science-based Information through four parts - Equipping Congregations to Understand, Church Leaders to Respond, Parents to Guard Against, and Young People
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Vernadette Broyles Explains Response to LGBT Activists' Encroachment on Parental Rights
Vernadette Broyles, President and General Counsel of Child and Parental Rights Campaign, explains how parents and the church must respond to the encroachment on parental rights from LGBT activists.
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Willey Case Status Statement
In a significant ruling, the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming allowed key claims in the Willey family’s lawsuit against the Sweetwater County School District to proceed. The case center