Gender Identity

They say Warren’s suspension “runs counter to professional standards of conduct, usurps the will and power of the electorate and eviscerates the carefully crafted separation of powers erected in the Florida Constitution.”

The motion contends that the law “was enacted with the purpose to discriminate and has the effect of discriminating against LGBTQ+ students and those with LGBTQ+ family members.”

The judge presiding over the suit is expected to hear oral arguments as early as Sept. 19.

Several Florida school boards are being sued for changing their LGBTQ guidelines and removing similar material from their libraries and classrooms in response.

In a video message Sunday, Warren said DeSantis is "trying to overthrow democracy in Florida" and added he is "not going down without a fight" following his suspension as Hillsborough state attorney.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension at the Hillborough County Sheriff's Office, saying Warren has indicated he would not enforce any current or potential state laws regarding abortion or transgender health care.

Recently released federal guidelines would extend protections under the law to include schools’ “obligations not to discriminate based on sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation and gender identity.”

Students at Grant Park Christian Academy come from families who live below the federal poverty level and qualify to receive free lunches

Manny Diaz Jr. said it would “vastly expand the application” of Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational institutions.

It was filed against the school boards in Orange, Indian River, Duval and Palm Beach counties.

Gov. Ron DeSantis was the keynote speaker at the three-day Moms For Liberty conference in Tampa.

Seven out-of-state scientists and a Yale law professor say the proposal ignores “established science” and relies on "biased and discredited sources, stereotyping and purported ‘expert’ reports that carry no scientific weight.”