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.
