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Federal judge to California: Pay $4.5 million after losing lawsuit over gender-identity policies

  • April 6, 2026
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Federal judge to California: Pay $4.5 million after losing lawsuit over gender-identity policies

A federal judge has reportedly ordered California to pay $4.5 million in legal fees after losing a lawsuit over school gender-identity policies.

U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez awarded the fees to plaintiffs challenging a law restricting parental notification. The U.S. Supreme Court previously ruled 6–3 to let Benitez’s decision stand, which blocked the policy. The judge ruled the law violated parental rights and constitutional protections, and he also called the issue central to family life, reported The Christian Post and other news outlets.

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California to pay $4.5M after hiding students’ gender identity from their parents – The Christian Post

California hit with fresh setback in failed gender secrecy case costing taxpayers millions -Fox News

California ordered to pay $4.5M in attorneys’ fees after losing gender secrecy case – New York Post

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