Fairfax case alleging school-assisted abortions now in federal court

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: February 2, 2026

Words: 812

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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A legal challenge alleging that a Fairfax County Public Schools employee helped minors get abortions without their parents’ consent is now in federal court in a case that hinges on a First Amendment free speech claim.

FCPS teacher Zenaida Perez, plaintiff in the case, is seeking to prove that school officials have defamed her and are in violation of the Virginia Whistleblower Protection Law. Perez alleged in 2025 that another FCPS staff member …

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