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On National Women and Girls in Sports Day, the White House celebrates female athletes, reaffirms Title IX protections, and pledges to uphold fair, safe opportunities for women in athletics at all levels, citing executive orders to enforce Title IX and preserve scholarships while restricting participation of men in women’s sports in programs receiving federal funds.
Nebraska announces the addition of women’s flag football as a varsity sport after the NCAA approved it as an Emerging Sport; the Huskers will recruit this spring, hire a head coach by summer, and assemble about a 15-player roster by fall 2026, with the first competitive season set for spring 2028 and initial scholarships starting at 15 and rising to 25 by year three to support Title IX goals.
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has launched 18 Title IX investigations across 10 states into policies that allegedly permit sports participation based on gender identity, targeting a range of K‑12 and higher-ed entities; the actions come as the Supreme Court weighs the future scope of Title IX.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ on state bans restricting transgender girls from competing on women’s sports teams. Justices showed interest in allowing red-state bans to proceed while probing ways to preserve blue-state inclusive policies and avoid a sweeping definition of sex under Title IX. The case could redefine how gender in sports is treated nationwide, balancing fairness for female athletes with access to opportunities for transgender students, as the court weighs mootness, factual questions, and broader implications for education policy.
The Supreme Court appeared poised to uphold state laws banning transgender women from women’s sports, weighing two challenges from West Virginia and Idaho as at least 27 states have similar bans; justices debated how to apply Title IX and equal-protection standards and the broader implications for transgender athletes.
The Supreme Court’s oral arguments suggested a willingness to uphold conservative state bans that keep transgender girls from competing on girls’ teams, potentially in a limited ruling that may not immediately shift policies in California or other Democratic-led states. The case centers on Becky Pepper-Jackson of West Virginia, who has fought to compete in track, and hinges on how sex discrimination is defined under Title IX, with implications that could vary by state and not force nationwide changes. The Trump administration’s stance adds another political layer to the potential funding and policy consequences.
The Supreme Court heard challenges to Idaho and West Virginia laws that bar transgender girls and women from competing on teams designated for females, with justices signaling sympathy toward upholding the bans. The cases center on whether sex-based classifications are permissible under Title IX and equal protection, and whether the laws discriminate against transgender athletes. A ruling is expected by late June or early July and could affect participation in girls’ and women’s sports across about 27 states that have enacted similar bans.
The Supreme Court appeared poised to uphold laws barring transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports in Idaho and West Virginia, with conservative justices expressing skepticism of the plaintiffs’ claims. The case hinges on equal protection and Title IX, and a ruling could set a nationwide precedent affecting LGBTQ+ rights and school sports policy.
The Supreme Court will hear challenges to Idaho and West Virginia bans on transgender girls in girls’ sports, a ruling with potentially sweeping consequences for LGBTQ+ rights, Title IX interpretations, and access to bathrooms, pronouns, and other protections across public life depending on whether heightened scrutiny is applied.
The U.S. Department of Education and Health and Human Services found that Minnesota violated Title IX by allowing males to compete in female sports and access female facilities, leading to a proposed resolution requiring policy changes and apologies to affected female athletes.
Major school districts including New York City, Chicago, and Fairfax County risk losing $24 million in federal grants for not complying with Trump-era policies that restrict transgender students' access to facilities and participation in sports, citing violations of Title IX and prompting political debate and potential legal actions.
Fourteen former NC State athletes have filed a lawsuit accusing ex-head trainer Robert Murphy Jr. of sexual abuse and misconduct over several years, despite school officials' awareness and failed oversight, highlighting a culture of fear and negligence within the university's athletics department.
Virginia school districts are suing the Trump administration over threats to cut federal funding related to policies on transgender students, asserting that the administration's stance conflicts with state laws and court rulings supporting transgender students' rights.
South Carolina has appealed to the Supreme Court to allow a policy banning transgender students from using restrooms that match their gender identity, citing a challenge from a transgender boy suspended for using boys' restrooms. The case highlights ongoing legal battles over transgender rights in schools, with the state seeking to restrict access based on biological sex, amidst broader national debates and similar laws in other states.
The Trump administration threatened to cut federal funding to Denver Public Schools over the district's conversion of a girls' restroom into an all-gender facility, alleging it violated Title IX and could discriminate against female students.