Federal appeals courts have upheld a judge's ruling blocking the Biden administration's new Title IX rule aimed at expanding LGBTQ+ student protections. The ruling affects six states and has sparked legal battles in Republican-led states nationwide. Critics argue that the rule's definition of sex discrimination exceeds the Education Department's authority. Various groups, including LGBTQ+ advocates and Republican state attorneys general, are involved in the legal challenges, with concerns raised about endangering transgender students. The rule, set to take effect in August, faces opposition and temporary blocks in multiple states, highlighting the ongoing debate over LGBTQ+ rights in education.