We are very excited to share that we have received a favorable legal holding in our case for Jessica Tapia.  Jessica was a public school teacher who was dismissed from her position at Jurupa Unified School District after her refusal to comply with gender ideology policies, citing her Christian beliefs. The school district filed a Motion to Dismiss, attempting to argue that the individual district employees were immune from liability under qualified immunity. The Court did not agree, stating it was premature to address at this stage.  

The Court did agree with the District that it is entitled to sovereign immunity, meaning that we cannot seek injunctive and declaratory relief against it. However, we did expect this ruling. But the Court did not agree with the District that the individual defendants are entitled to sovereign immunity. So we can still seek injunctive and prospective relief against the individual defendants in their official capacities. In short, all of our constitutional claims will move forward!

Thank you to all who have supported our fight to protect truth and those who stand up for it.  Please continue to keep our legal team and our clients in prayer and to spread the word!  It is because of donations and prayers, from individuals like you, that we are able to safeguard our religious and constitutional freedoms.

A few months ago, we alerted you to some shocking California bills. Now, it is crucial you know about the latest developments (click below to read). But that’s not all—this March, advocates took legal action against California Senate Bill 107, also known as the Transgender Sanctuary Bill. This bill enables children from other states to undergo irreversible medical procedures, puberty blockers, and cross-sex hormones in California, all while denying parents access to their child’s medical information regarding ‘gender-affirming health care’ or ‘gender-affirming mental health care.’ It even grants California courts emergency jurisdiction over such cases. Stay informed!

This past week we were honored to join TPUSA Faith for a second annual Pastors Summit.  Advocates attorney, Bob Tyler, discussed faith-related legal and cultural challenges, inspiring pastors to boldly champion truth.

We face a barrage of challenges to our most basic religious freedoms, and the need to prevail in the court system has never been greater. Watch the full panel discussion below.