Federal Judge Blocks Biden's Title IX Protections for LGBTQ+ Students in Six States

The ruling halts enforcement of new regulations aimed at preventing discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation in educational institutions.

Judge Danny Reeves ruled that the Department of Education exceeded its authority with the new Title IX rules.
The injunction applies to Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Republican attorneys general argued the rules would undermine protections for biological females in sports and other activities.
The Biden administration's regulations were set to take effect on August 1, 2024.
The Department of Education plans to continue defending the rules, emphasizing their importance for student safety and rights.