US 6th Circuit blocks Ohio schools from punishing students for using biological pronouns, citing free speech

The US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Olentangy Local Schools in Ohio cannot discipline students for using biological pronouns for transgender peers, citing free speech protections. The 10-7 decision, overturning prior rulings, emphasized that the district failed to show disruption. The case, filed by Parents Defending Education, highlights national debates on student expression, religious beliefs, and transgender rights.