In the Public Interest is excited to present its
third annual miniseries examining notable decisions recently issued
by the United States Supreme Court. In this episode, host Felicia
Ellsworth is joined by WilmerHale Counsel Joey
Meyer to discuss Mahmoud v. Taylor, which
concerns the constitutional rights of parents who send their
children to public school to opt their children out of lessons that
may be at odds with their religious beliefs. WilmerHale represented
the appellee in the decision.
Together, Meyer and Ellsworth cover the background of the case
and the implications of the Court's ruling on issues like
parental rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and religious freedoms. Meyer also
shares additional context from his experience as one of the
WilmerHale lawyers who helped secure a victory for the public
schools in the Fourth Circuit before going on to help represent
them before the Supreme Court.
