Testimony of Nicole Neily, President of Parents Defending Education Before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce
“The State of American Education” Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and distinguished members of the Committee: thank you for inviting me today. My name is Nicole Neily, and I’m the…
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Defending Education Files an Amended Complaint in Defending Education et al. v. Sullivan et al.
Plaintiffs Defending Education, Colorado Parent Advocacy Network, Protect Kids Colorado, Do No Harm, Dr. Travis Morrell, Dr. Valeri Leswing, and Mountain Pediatrics bring this complaint against Defendants, various Colorado state…
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Defending Education Files an Amended Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Defending Education et al. v. Sullivan, et al.
On June 13, 2025, Defending Education filed an amended motion for preliminary injunction and brief in support in Defending Education ET AL., V. Sullivan ET AL. Anti-discrimination laws are important.
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Defending Education Files an Amicus Brief in Support of Appellant and Their Request for Reversal in Vitsaxaki v. Skaneateles Central School District et al.
On June 11, 2025 Defending Education filed an Amicus Brief supporting the appellant and reversal in Vitsaxaki v. Skaneateles Central School District ET AL. Defending Education is a national, nonprofit…
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Defending Education Files a Motion for Preliminary Injunction with District Court in Defending Education et al. v. Sullivan et al.
Introduction Anti-discrimination laws are important. Coloradans have a right to access public spaces, and the State of Colorado has a strong interest in protecting that right. Indeed, like many…
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Defending Education Files Joint Lawsuit Against Colorado State Over New “Anti-Discrimination” Law
On May 19, 2025, Defending Education, Colorado Parent Advocacy Network, Protect Kids Colorado, Do No Harm, and Dr. Travis Morrell brought a complaint against Defendants, various Colorado state officials, under…
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Defending Education et al. v. Sullivan et al.
Colorado State Governor Jared Polis signed HB 25-1312 into law, establishing a new “anti-discrimination” policy that abridges the fundamental free speech rights of Colorado citizens. On May 19,…
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Defending Education Files En Banc Petition in Croton-Harmon Union Free School District Lawsuit
RULE 40 STATEMENT This circuit—and only this circuit—holds that 42 U.S.C. §1983 bans associational standing. In other words, membership associations cannot sue on behalf of their members when…
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Defending Education Files Amicus Brief in Littlejohn v. School Board of Leon County, Florida, et al.
Defending Education is a national, nonprofit membership association. Its members include many parents with school-aged children. Launched in 2021, it uses advocacy, disclosure, and litigation to combat the increasing politicization…
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