Judge issues order protecting Daughters of American Revolution chapter that only allows biological women
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order stopping the leadership of The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) from disbanding a local Texas chapter that only allows biological women to join, according to a legal advocacy organization.The Martha Laird chapter had fought to bar transgender women – biological men who identify as women – from joining its ranks.The national leadership of DAR voted in early October to disband this chapter, citing violations of its national bylaws. The Heritage Foundation's Legal Action Center, which represented the Texas chapter in suing the national organization, celebrated the court's decision."The court's order is an important victory for the Martha Laird Chapter and the women who stood up for the principle that a women’s organization should be for women," Lea Patterson, senior litigation counsel with Heritage, wrote.
"National DAR leadership tried to silence these women by disbanding their 84-year-old chapter.We are grateful the court has stepped in to protect the chapter while this fight continues."KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA MEMBER SAYS TRANSGENDER MEMBERSHIP POLICY UNDERMINES SORORITY SISTERHOODIn September 2024, the Martha Laird Chapter, along with the endorsement of 11 other chapters, submitted a proposed bylaw amendment to prohibit all men, including trans-identifying men, from DAR membership eligibility. (DAR Martha Laird Chapter)She continued, "DAR headquarters tried to punish its members for speaking out, shut down legitimate debate, and strip a chapter of its assets without a fair process.
These women followed DAR’s own procedures to advocate for change.They deserve to be heard, not punished for standing up for their convictions."The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution confirmed to Fox News Digital that the organization had voted to disband the local Texas chapter but denied it was due to its views on membership and said it was acting in compliance with its national bylaws."The National Soc...