Minnesota's transgender athlete policy violates Title IX, federal investigation claims
Federal agencies cite Minnesota's policy allowing biological males to compete in six girls' sports as violating Title IX, giving the state 10 days to comply or face enforcement.
- The U.S. Department of Education found Minnesota in violation of Title IX for allowing biological males to compete in girls' sports and use female facilities, according to a press release from the department.
- Investigators noted that a biological male pitcher led Champlin Park High School's girls' softball team to a state championship, dominating female opponents throughout the tournament.
- Minnesota's Department of Education and State High School League have 10 days to comply with Title IX or face enforcement actions that include loss of federal funding, according to the Education Department's acting Assistant Secretary, Craig Trainor.
- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, contending its enforcement of policies infringes on state rights and local anti-discrimination laws.
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Share This StoryThe U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that Minnesota violated federal anti-discrimination law by allowing males to compete in female sports. The announcement comes months after the federal government launched an investigation into Minnesota for violations of Title IX, a law which requires federally funded institutions to give women equal access to athletic opportunities…
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