Loudoun Appeal Denied: FFLC to Fight Back in Court for Students

We’ve just received news that Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) has issued a final denial of our appeal, permanently branding our clients with a false Title IX “sexual harassment” violation for nothing more than expressing discomfort about a girl in their locker room. These were children—sophomore students—who should have been protected, not punished. With the district’s refusal to correct this injustice, the Founding Freedoms Law Center (FFLC) is preparing a lawsuit, in partnership with America First Legal, to defend the boys and their families.

Read more about this case:

• FFLC Represents Loudoun County Sophomores Under Title IX Investigation for Questioning Why a Female Was Using the Males’ Locker Room

• AG Miyares Releases Scathing Report of LCPS’s Handling of the “Loudoun Three”

• Loudoun Drops Charges for Muslim Student, Doubles Down on Christians

• Loudoun Schools SUSPENDS Boys Who Questioned a Girl Being In the Locker Room

The district’s decision represents a gross abuse of authority. By falsely labeling these boys as sexual harassers, Loudoun County is weaponizing Title IX to punish free speech and religious conviction. No child should face suspension or a permanent scar on their record simply for standing up for their privacy.

Both boys have now been branded with Title IX “sexual harassment” determinations on their academic records. One has since moved out of the district but still carries the permanent mark, while the other remains a student and is facing suspension under the district’s order. According to FFLC Legal Counsel, Josh Hetzler, “These punishments could be devastating to their academic and career futures, placing an undeserved stain on their reputations for years to come. We will not stop fighting until these boys are vindicated.”

Our forthcoming lawsuit will demand:

• Immediate injunctive relief to prevent the ongoing suspension of the student still enrolled in Loudoun County

• The false Title IX charge be expunged from both students’ records

• Compensation for the severe emotional, reputational, and educational harm inflicted on these families

Seth Wolfe, the father of the boy still attending school in the district, shared: “This isn’t just about our sons—it’s about every child in Loudoun County. If the district can weaponize Title IX in this way, no family is safe. No parent should have to fear their child will be branded a ‘sexual harasser’ simply for standing up for their privacy.”

According to Renae Smith, whose family moved out of the district after their son was targeted by LCPS over this, “Our boys have endured enormous emotional pain and mental anguish. Our boys should be focused on learning, not battling false accusations from the very system meant to protect them.”

FFLC is committed to getting justice for these boys, and we look forward to sharing more in the days to come. We appreciate your continued prayers and support.