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Damiano v. Grants Pass School District 7

Katie Medart and Rachel Sager, founders of "I Resolve" organization.

Summary

Oregon educators Katie Medart and Rachel Sager started a grassroots movement, “I Resolve,” to speak out on gender identity education policy and offer solutions that would allow teachers to continue teaching without violating their conscience and that would respect the rights of parents. After posting a video on their own website promoting their organization and proposed policy solutions, officials at Grants Pass School District 7 suspended, and then terminated, them for speaking out.

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Case Documents

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Date

Appellate Court

Appellants' reply brief

12/21/2023

Appellate Court

Amicus Brief - Defense of Freedom Institute for Policy Studies

9/13/2023

Appellate Court

Amicus Brief - Ethics and Public Policy

9/13/2023

Appellate Court

Amicus Brief - Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

9/13/2023

Appellate Court

Amicus Brief - Laidlaw, Van Meter, and Van Mol et al

9/13/2023

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