Illinois Democrat state representative Bob Morgan claimed that middle school girls who alleged they were forced to change in a locker room with a transgender student were not telling the truth about the incident.
The issue was raised during an Illinois General Assembly session on Tuesday after Deerfield resident Nicole Georgas filed a federal civil rights complaint. Georgas had previously exposed the allegations during a school board meeting last week.
Morgan, who represents Deerfield, responded when Republican state representative Adam Neimerg brought up Georgas' claims. In his statement, Morgan criticized Neimerg for even discussing the matter while commending the way the community and schools handled the situation. He called the claims "a lie."
"I'm incredibly proud of my community, which stood up to protect those who need support, ensuring that we have outstanding schools—because we do, by the way—alongside amazing families and a strong, united neighborhood addressing this issue. Because it's false!" Morgan declared.
"So next time a representative wants to bring up other districts, I get that he may feel embarrassed—and, honestly, he probably should—but instead of standing here wasting our time on this, maybe focus on issues in your own district first."
Morgan’s remarks prompted a strong response from Georgas on X.
"Really, [Rep. Morgan?] Was your daughter in that locker room? Because mine was! How dare you accuse them of lying? You are disgusting [and] despicable, and I hope one day I get to play the audio for you!" Georgas wrote.
According to her complaint filed with the Justice Department, Georgas accused school officials of trying to force her 13-year-old daughter to change clothes in front of a transgender student in the girls’ locker room last month. She revealed the complaint during a Board of Education meeting for Deerfield Public School District 109, claiming her daughter had refused to change into her gym uniform because a biological male was present.
"The girls want their locker rooms and bathrooms back. They want privacy. That’s why I’m here tonight. My 13-year-old daughter's well-being, mental health, and personal space are at risk," Georgas stated during Thursday’s board meeting.
She further explained that her daughter was "frightened" and "very upset" on February 5 when she saw a transgender student using the girls’ bathroom at the same time.
"When she questioned it, administrators told her that the student was allowed to use the girls' bathroom and locker room because they now identify as female," Georgas said.
The situation escalated when her daughter and classmates continued refusing to change for gym class due to the transgender student's presence. According to Georgas, school officials later intervened and insisted the girls change into their uniforms.
"Joanna Ford, [Assistant Principal] Cathy Van Treese, and multiple teachers entered the girls’ locker room and told them to change. This continued all week," Georgas claimed, adding that her daughter still "refused to comply."
She then took her concerns to the school administration, arguing that the policy violated former President Donald Trump’s "Keeping Men out of Women's Sports" executive order. However, she was informed that legal counsel had advised the district that the student had the right to use both the girls’ bathroom and locker room.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Deerfield Public Schools District 109 insisted that no student is forced to change in front of others and that school policies align with state law.
"District 109 is dedicated to fostering a learning environment where all students and staff are treated with dignity and respect. Our policies and procedures, including locker room usage, comply with Illinois state law, the Illinois School Code, and guidance from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). No student is required to change in front of peers during physical education. Every middle school student has the option to change in a private area if they prefer," the school’s statement read.
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