DOJ sues Loudoun school board over Christian students
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division filed a federal lawsuit on Dec. 9, 2025 against the Loudoun County School Board in Virginia, alleging it violated the constitutional rights of two Stone Bridge High School students by enforcing Policy 8040, a gender‑identity rule. DOJ says the boys were suspended 10 days and ordered into a 'Comprehensive Student Support Plan' after reporting that a female student entered the boys’ locker room and recorded audio/video; the complaint claims the policy compels acceptance of gender ideology over their religious beliefs and violates the Equal Protection Clause.
📌 Key Facts
- DOJ filed suit Dec. 9, 2025 against the Loudoun County School Board (Virginia).
- Two Stone Bridge High School boys were suspended 10 days and ordered into a 'Comprehensive Student Support Plan.'
- DOJ challenges enforcement of Policy 8040, alleging an Equal Protection Clause violation based on religion; AAG Harmeet K. Dhillon issued a statement.
📊 Relevant Data
In 2021, a male student who identified as gender fluid sexually assaulted a female student in a Loudoun County high school bathroom, an incident that sparked controversy over the school district's transgender bathroom policy and led to a $30 million lawsuit against the school board.
Virginia family sues school system for $30 million over student's sexual assault in bathroom — AP News
According to the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey by the CDC, 3.3% of U.S. high school students identify as transgender, and an additional 2.2% are questioning their gender identity.
In Virginia, 73% of residents identify as Christian, 20% are unaffiliated with any religion, and 6% practice non-Christian religions, according to 2021 data.
Who Practices What Religion Where in Virginia? — Cooper Center
Opposition to laws restricting gender-affirming medical care for minors varies by race: 60% among AAPI Americans (6% of US population), 52% among Hispanic Americans (19% of US population), 49% among Black Americans (13% of US population), 48% among White Americans (60% of US population), and 46% among Multiracial Americans (3% of US population), according to the 2024 PRRI American Values Atlas. Note: US population percentages are approximate based on 2023 Census data.
LGBTQ Rights Across All 50 States: Key Insights from PRRI’s 2024 American Values Atlas — PRRI
Loudoun County's population is 55.36% White, 21.04% Asian, 7.70% Black, 11.10% two or more races, 4.44% some other race, with 14.16% identifying as Hispanic or Latino of any race, based on 2019-2023 American Community Survey estimates.
Loudoun County, VA Population by Race & Ethnicity - 2025 Update — Neilsberg