Seth Wolfe and Renae Smith, parents in the Loudoun County Public Schools district in Northern Virginia, have been fighting to defend their sons.
The families are suing the school district following an incident in the boys’ locker room and a transgender biological female using the male-only space.
The two boys, who attend Stone Bridge High School in Loudoun County, were issued a 10-day suspension and deemed guilty of Title IX “sexual harassment” for complaining about the girl in their locker room.
The boys and their parents are jointly represented by America First Legal (AFL) and Founding Freedoms Law Center (FFLC).
AFL notes, “In response, AFL and FFLC have filed a federal lawsuit in the Alexandria Division of the Eastern District Court of Virginia alleging that LCPS violated our clients’ rights under the United States Constitution, the Virginia Constitution, Title IX, and the Virginia Religious Freedom Restoration Act. AFL and FFLC have also filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to prevent LCPS from suspending the students and ultimately, to vindicate both students who LCPS has wrongly labeled as sexual harassers.”
AFL’s motion for a temporary restraining order to prevent the suspension was granted, allowing the students to return to class.
FFLC explains, “The district’s decision represents a gross abuse of authority. By falsely labeling these boys as sexual harassers, Loudoun County is weaponizing Title IX to punish free speech and religious conviction. No child should face suspension or a permanent scar on their record simply for standing up for their privacy.”
“Both boys have now been branded with Title IX “sexual harassment” determinations on their academic records. One has since moved out of the district but still carries the permanent mark, while the other remains a student and is facing suspension under the district’s order.”
According to FFLC Legal Counsel, Josh Hetzler, “These punishments could be devastating to their academic and career futures, placing an undeserved stain on their reputations for years to come. We will not stop fighting until these boys are vindicated.”
As the fight continues, on October 11th, the parents were ordered by Judge Leonie Brinkema to post a $125,000 “bond” to be able to pay the district’s attorney fees if they lose the case. Initially, they were only given until Wednesday to meet the bond, though they were given an extension to Friday, the 17th.
The family turned to the public to raise the funds, and they crushed their goal in just a few days.
Renae Smith shared on X, “We did it.”
“Because of your generosity, prayers, and unwavering support — we met our bond goal.”
“What felt impossible just days ago became possible because you showed up — sharing, donating, praying, and standing beside our families when it mattered most.”
“Every message, every repost, every dollar reminded us that we are not alone in this fight for truth, fairness, and our children’s future.”
“From the bottom of our hearts — thank you. You’ve given us more than financial support — you’ve given us strength, courage, and hope.”
We did it.
Because of your generosity, prayers, and unwavering support — we met our bond goal.
What felt impossible just days ago became possible because you showed up — sharing, donating, praying, and standing beside our families when it mattered most.
Every message,… pic.twitter.com/hx4KkpTs1s
— Renae Smith ✝️ (@RenaeSm46507681) October 16, 2025
Smith and Wolfe spoke with WJLA reporter Nick Minock about the ordeal.
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New: The community raised $130,000 for the two male students who are trying to get a court to order the Loudoun County School Board to overturn their Title IX punishment after the boys expressed they were uncomfortable with a female student in the boys locker room at Stone Bridge… pic.twitter.com/wfWE8PmB8d
— Nick Minock (@NickMinock) October 16, 2025