Latham & Watkins lawyer spoke with Blade on Wednesday
Seven families with transgender, nonbinary children challenged directive
Plaintiffs represented by Lambda Legal, ACLU, PFLAG National, others
English teacher says she faced years of harassment and abuse
Gay man files separate case charging discrimination
Officials deny charges of harassment, retaliation
Alleges violation of Affordable Care Act
Former English instructor says she was subjected to harassment, abuse
Response to lawsuit claims āgood faith effortsā made to enforce policies
Similar efforts have failed in other states