Federal Government Demands California Ban Transgender Girls from Girls’ Sports to Uphold Title IX

The Biden administration’s predecessor set a strong precedent this week by holding California accountable for flouting federal law on transgender participation in girls’ sports. The U.S. Department of Education declared that the state’s current policies violate Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs receiving federal funds.This move comes after California’s refusal to alter its inclusive policy allowing transgender girls to compete on girls’ teams — even after multiple violations and warnings. The federal government has given California just 10 days to comply or face enforcement actions, including the potential referral of the matter to the U.S. Justice Department...