DOJ investigates Illinois schools over secret gender transitions, ideology
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating 36 Illinois school districts over allegations that they mandate instruction on sexual orientation and gender ideology without allowing parental opt-outs. The probe also examines whether schools are facilitating student gender transitions without parental consent or notification. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon stated the investigations aim to uphold parental rights as established by Supreme Court precedent.
- ▪The Justice Department is investigating 36 Illinois school districts for potential violations of parental rights in education.
- ▪The investigation focuses on mandatory sexual orientation and gender ideology instruction without opt-out provisions for parents.
- ▪Schools may be facilitating student gender transitions without parental notice, including through name, pronoun, and club policies.
- ▪Harmeet Dhillon emphasized that parents have a fundamental right to direct their children's education and upbringing, according to Supreme Court precedent.
- ▪The probe is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration's Justice Department to address ideological content in public schools.
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Individual Rights DOJ investigates Illinois schools over secret gender transitions, ideology The probe covers instruction from pre-K through 12th grade and whether parents were notified of opt-out rights By Eric Mack Fox News Published May 4, 2026 10:20am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Harmeet Dhillon on investigating Illinois schools for parental rights violations Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon tells Fox News the Justice Department is investigating Illinois schools districts for encouraging or facilitating student gender transitions without parental notice or consent.
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