Can Schools Sue Parents Into Silence? with Staff Attorney at the Goldwater Institute Parker Jackson

30/10/2025 14 min Episodio 134
Can Schools Sue Parents Into Silence? with Staff Attorney at the Goldwater Institute Parker Jackson

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Episode Synopsis

Can schools use lawsuits to silence concerned parents? Staff Attorney at the Goldwater Institute Parker Jackson joins to discuss growing cases where school districts are suing parents who speak out against controversial policies or demand transparency. Jackson explains how these tactics threaten free speech, chill public participation, and undermine accountability in education. He emphasizes the importance of protecting parents’ rights to question and challenge school decisions without fear of retaliation through costly legal action.

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