Nationwide Lawsuits Target Trans Athlete School Policies
Nationwide Lawsuits Target Trans Athlete School Policies

Nationwide Lawsuits Target Trans Athlete School Policies

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Lawsuits and federal actions are escalating nationwide over transgender athletes' participation in girls' and women's sports. In Oregon, three high school athletes and their families are suing state agencies and school districts, arguing that policies allowing transgender girls to compete violate Title IX and disadvantage cisgender female athletes. This lawsuit is part of a national legal strategy led by the America First Policy Institute to redefine Title IX protections. Simultaneously, the Trump administration has filed a similar federal lawsuit against California's Department of Education and high school sports authority, also alleging Title IX violations and threatening federal funding. California defends its inclusion policies as consistent with anti-discrimination laws, while the Justice Department and lawsuit supporters argue these policies harm female athletes. These battles highlight a deepening national debate over gender identity and fairness in school sports.

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