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DOJ Threatens California Schools Over Transgender Athlete Policy

6/3/2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a stern warning to California public schools, demanding compliance with federal law on transgender athletes by June 9. This ultimatum comes after the California Interscholastic Federation's new policy permits transgender students to compete according to their gender identity, a move the DOJ claims undermines the Constitution's equal protection clause.

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The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a stern warning to California public schools, demanding compliance with federal law on transgender athletes by June 9. This ultimatum comes after the California Interscholastic Federation's new policy permits transgender students to compete according to their gender identity, a move the DOJ claims undermines the Constitution's equal protection clause.