Testimony of Nicole Neily, Defending Ed President and Founder, before the U.S. House Education and Workforce Subcommittee Hearing on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
“From Playground to Classroom: The Spread of Antisemitism in K-12 Schools” Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and distinguished members of the subcommittee: thank you for inviting me. My name is…
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Defending Education Files Opening Brief in Appeal to the 10th Circuit in Colorado Preferred Pronoun Case
On June 8, 2026, Defending Education filed its opening brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Defending Education v. Sullivan. In the brief, DE argues…
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Defending Education Urges Supreme Court to Grant Review in Case Pitting Labor Board Against Parents and School Districts
On May 18, 2026, Defending Education, together with Advancing American Freedom and other organizations, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in Rocklin Unified School District v. Public Employment…
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Federal Court Orders School District to Protect Students’ Free Speech Rights, Orders Free Speech Training for Employees
Litigation that began in May 2023 to defend the free speech rights of students in Ohio has reached a victorious close in Defending Education’s case against Olentangy Public Schools over…
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Defending Education Files an Amicus Brief in D.A. v. Tri County Area Schools
In Michigan, the Tri-County Area School District banned students from wearing clothing with the political slogan, “Let’s Go Brandon.” Both the federal trial court and federal appellate court determined that because…
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Defending Education Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging Missouri State University’s Unconstitutional “Bias Response” Policy
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Defending Education filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri against Missouri State University and various university officials on…
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Defending Education Files an Amicus Brief in E.K. v. Department of Defense Education Activity
On April 2, 2026, Defending Education (DE) filed an amicus brief with the United States Court of Appealsfor the Fourth Circuit in E.K. v. Department of Defense Education Activity. In its brief,…
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Defending Education, Manhattan Institute and Dr. Leor Sapir File an Amicus Brief in Regino v. Blake
Today, Defending Education, together with the Manhattan Institute and Dr. Leor Sapir filed an amicus brief in Regino v. Blake, a case on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for…
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Defending Education Files an Amicus Brief in International Partners for Ethical Care, Inc. v. Ferguson
On February 17, 2026, Defending Education filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in International Partners for Ethical Care v. Ferguson, a case in which plaintiffs are challenging the constitutionality of…
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