According to reports, in 2023 Jessica Tapia filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against JUSD, arguing that she was dismissed by the school in 2022 over her Christian faith. She stated that her beliefs conflicted with school policies tied to students' gender identities.
Advocates for Faith and Freedom, the law firm that represented Tapia, said in the suit, "The directives required Ms. Tapia lie to parents about their children's gender identity, refer to students by their preferred pronouns, refrain from expressing her religious beliefs with students on her social media, and allow students to use the bathroom or locker room that matched their preferred sex."
The lawsuit added, "Because Ms. Tapia was unable to comply with the directives due to her religious beliefs, she requested an accommodation from the District. JUSD refused to provide her with any accommodation and subsequently terminated her employment with the District." According to Fox News, Tapia has been involved with JUSD for over two decades, first as a student and then later as a teacher and coach.
