NRT briefing
Supreme Court conservatives signal support for Catholic preschools' LGBTQ exclusion
Based on reporting by NPR.
The Brief
The Supreme Court's conservative majority appeared inclined on Tuesday to allow Denver-area Catholic preschools receiving public funds to exclude children of gay and transgender parents. During oral arguments, conservative justices, including Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, questioned Colorado's good faith in enforcing its nondiscrimination mandate. The state's universal pre-K program provides $6,300 per child per year and requires compliance with anti-discrimination law.
Colorado Deputy Solicitor General Helen Norton defended the mandate, highlighting practical needs of parents, while liberal justices warned of principled inconsistency. A decision is expected by summer 2027.
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