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UPenn Reverses Transgender Athlete Restrictions Amid Controversy

The University of Pennsylvania is facing criticism from LGBTQ activists and legal experts for banning transgender female athletes from women's sports to comply with a Department of Education interpretation of Title IX, amid broader political and legal battles over transgender rights in sports. The university's decision, influenced by federal pressure and executive orders, has sparked debates about legality, fairness, and the rights of transgender students, with some viewing it as a capitulation to anti-trans policies and others as compliance with federal requirements.