Portland Public Schools has rescinded a trespass order against a mother who had been banned from campus events following her opposition to the district's gender curriculum and policies. The decision comes after the mother, Allison Roberts, filed a lawsuit against the district.

Roberts had sued Portland Public Schools in August after expressing concerns last year about Meriwether Lewis Elementary School's decision to repaint its traditional pride flag into an "Intersex-Inclusive Progress" variant, which included support for racial inclusion and transgender rights. She also discovered an "identity flower" assignment that asked her 11-year-old child to discuss their gender identity with classmates and teachers.

Following an unsatisfactory response from the school, Roberts wrote an open letter to the community criticizing the school's policies. The school subsequently accused Roberts of "harassment, intimidation and threatening behavior" and issued her a one-year trespass order, barring her from school events, including her child's graduation.

The Liberty Justice Center, representing Roberts, stated that Portland Public Schools agreed to several concessions before a scheduled hearing on Roberts’ motion for a preliminary injunction. These concessions included rescinding her campus ban, exempting her children from certain LGBTQ2SIA+-related curriculum requirements, and reviewing its nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy.

Portland Public Schools confirmed the trespass notice was rescinded in mid-November, stating, "PPS has and will continue to comply with all laws that serve and protect children."

Timothy Snowball, lead attorney for the Liberty Justice Center's PARENTS Initiative, called the concessions a victory, suggesting the district recognized the unconstitutional nature of its actions. He noted that the district's stance changed significantly after discussions with a federal judge.

"Portland Public Schools tried to silence a mother who dared to question what was happening in her children’s school. Now the district has agreed to withdraw its warning, rescind its campus ban and recognize her right to speak freely," Snowball said in a statement. "This is a major victory, not just for Allison Roberts, but for every parent who has been told to stay quiet and leave these decisions to school officials."

Roberts expressed that she had received widespread support for her legal efforts, stating, "It has been heartening to see the outpouring of support from my local Portland community and from parents and grandparents across the country. I never wanted things to get to this point. But knowing that I'm fighting this battle not just for my family, but for millions of American families, reassures me that bringing this suit is the right thing to do."

Another hearing is scheduled for December 1 to address district policies that Snowball claims allow school officials to withhold information from parents about their children. The Liberty Justice Center intends to continue advocating for parental rights in education.