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California Defies Title IX on Transgender Athletes, Sparks Legal Battle

7/8/2025

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon has called out California for violating Title IX by dismissing a federal resolution on transgender athletes in girls' sports. This defiance from the California Department of Education and Interscholastic Federation could spark legal battles, as Attorney General Pam Bondi steps in amid the heated national debate surrounding transgender participation in athletics.

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon has called out California for violating Title IX by dismissing a federal resolution on transgender athletes in girls' sports. This defiance from the California Department of Education and Interscholastic Federation could spark legal battles, as Attorney General Pam Bondi steps in amid the heated national debate surrounding transgender participation in athletics.