A federal judge in Missouri has blocked the Biden administration's new Title IX rule, which extends protections to LGBTQ students, from taking effect in six states. The rule, set to be implemented on August 1, aims to prevent discrimination based on gender identity in education. The injunction, granted by U.S. District Judge Rodney Sippel, affects Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, and is part of a broader effort led by Republican-led states to challenge the rule. Critics argue that the rule infringes upon the rights of women and girls by allowing transgender females to access female-only spaces and participate in female sports. Supporters of the rule argue it promotes educational equity and fairness. The Biden administration has faced four legal setbacks challenging the rule, with additional appeals courts upholding the injunctions.