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Supporters Of Trans Students Say Suit’s Dismissal Sets Precedent
A parents’ group from the Chicago suburbs dropped its lawsuit that attempted to ban transgender students from using school restrooms and locker rooms associated with their gender identity, a move that supporters of transgender students say helps affirm the rights of students across Illinois.