US EditionTrump administration sues California over transgender athletes in schools
CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 10 – The lawsuit alleges California’s transgender athlete policies violate Title IX and risk losing up to $44 billion in federal education funding, the Justice Department said.
- On Wednesday, the Justice Department sued California, alleging its policies allowing transgender girls in sports violate Title IX.
- Following the DOE investigation launched earlier this year, California’s transgender-inclusive sports policies were found to violate Title IX, with findings announced in late June.
- According to the DOJ, California has 10 days to accept a resolution or face funding cuts, with CIF policies affecting over 750,000 athletes and requiring sex-based definitions and annual compliance checks.
- Following California’s refusal to comply, it risks losing up to $44.3 billion in federal funding, potentially setting a nationwide precedent on transgender athlete policies.
- In the broader context, the lawsuit is expected to reach federal court, potentially shaping nationwide transgender sports policies amid signals of increased enforcement from the Department of Justice.
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California's Ministry of Education allows "illegal discrimination against female athletes by admitting male participants" in women's sports teams.
The U.S. Ministry of Justice blames the state of California for continuing to allow transgender athletes to participate in women's sports competitions. A similar action was instituted in April against the state of Maine.
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