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They want the court to strike down the school policy. They claim the books teach ideas that conflict with their beliefs. They seek a legal remedy for this perceived coercion."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 101, lines 27-25","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 101, lines 27-25"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 130, lines 13-17","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 130, lines 13-17"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 177, lines 55-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 177, lines 55-27"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-23","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 23-23"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 23-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 66, lines 23-27"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 79, lines 11-11","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 79, lines 11-11"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 93, lines 25-25","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 93, lines 25-25"}]},{"heading":"How the case got here","paragraphs":["The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on April 22, 2025."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 130, lines 19-25","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 130, lines 19-25"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 11-21"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 69, lines 51-1","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 69, lines 51-1"}]},{"heading":"What each side wants","paragraphs":["Parents want the court to find that the school policy burdens their religious exercise. They seek a ruling that allows them to opt out of these lessons without penalty. They want the lower court decisions overturned.","The school district wants the court to uphold the lower court decisions. They argue that reading books does not coerce students. They want the policy to remain in place for all children."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 101, lines 27-25","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 101, lines 27-25"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 130, lines 13-17","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 130, lines 13-17"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 177, lines 55-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 177, lines 55-27"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-23","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 23-23"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 23-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 66, lines 23-27"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 79, lines 11-11","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 79, lines 11-11"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 93, lines 25-25","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 93, lines 25-25"}]},{"heading":"What each side says","paragraphs":["Parents argue that the books teach specific views on gender and marriage. They claim this forces a choice between faith and education. They cite the Fulton case to support their burden claim.","The school district argues that the books are merely present in the classroom. They state that students are not forced to read or discuss them. They contend that exposure alone does not constitute coercion."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 101, lines 27-25","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 101, lines 27-25"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 130, lines 13-17","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 130, lines 13-17"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 177, lines 55-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 177, lines 55-27"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-23","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 23-23"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 23-27","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 66, lines 23-27"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 79, lines 11-11","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 79, lines 11-11"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 93, lines 25-25","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2024/24-297_2035.pdf","page_label":"file page 93, lines 25-25"}]},{"heading":"What the justices asked","paragraphs":["Justice Thomas asked if the books are just present or actively taught. He wanted to know if the record shows more than mere exposure. He questioned the nature of the classroom interaction.","Justice Sotomayor asked if looking at pictures of holding hands is coercion. She noted that the lower courts found no coercion. 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