On July 16, 2026, We The Patriots USA filed a federal lawsuit in defense of a Turner, Maine parent and his son, who was informed that he could not return to school to start eighth grade this fall because he has not received certain vaccinations required by state law. The family objects to receiving those vaccines on religious grounds. But since Maine abolished the religious exemption for school vaccinations in 2021, the school refused to honor the family’s religious beliefs.
Thankfully, the family called We The Patriots USA, who joined the lawsuit as the lead plaintiff. With this lawsuit, we now have active litigation to win back the religious exemption for school vaccinations in all three circuits where it was abolished by state law: the Ninth (which includes California), the Second (which includes New York and Connecticut), and the First (which includes Maine). When we told you we were “taking them ALL on” because religious freedom shouldn’t depend on your zip code, we meant it. And with this lawsuit, We The Patriots USA has positioned itself on the forefront of the battle to win back religious liberty for families from coast to coast, who should never have to choose between their faith and an education for their children.
You can read the complete legal filing here.
As you know, none of this would be possible without the support of brave patriots like you. By making a gift to our organization today, you can help us continue the fight for this Maine family, as well as the other families we are fighting for in Connecticut, New York, and California. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
