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Multiple States Sue Biden Administration Over Title IX Transgender Protections

Republican-led states argue new rules violate women's rights and overstep federal authority.

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Equality Texas leadership drops a banner in the Capitol rotunda reading "let trans kids grow up" as LGBTQ rights activists protest SB14 at the Capitol of Texas Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
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Morgan Davis chants with hundreds of protesters on the south steps of the Capitol during the Queer Capitol March in April 2023 in Austin. A year later, activists are divided on a Title IX update.

Overview

  • Republican states claim Biden's Title IX revisions threaten women's sports and infringe on state laws.
  • Texas, Georgia, and several other states have filed lawsuits challenging the new transgender protections.
  • The revised Title IX rules expand protections to include gender identity, sparking legal and political battles.
  • Critics argue the changes undermine women's rights and could lead to the loss of federal funding for non-compliant schools.
  • The Biden administration has yet to respond to the lawsuits as the controversy continues to unfold.