Concurrently, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach advocated against these "concealment" policies, arguing they infringe on parental rights. Most recently, they escalated the situation into a formal legal ultimatum alongside the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). "My support for protecting student privacy comes from a place of understanding, not division. We should aim for policies that respect parents but also recognize that each child’s situation is different. UG Commissioner Christian Ramirez, District 3: "As one of the few openly LGBTQIA+ elected officials serving our community, I want to share my personal experience and my duty as a public servant."