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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Harvard Over Transgender Athlete

7/30/2025

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit

A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit against Harvard University brought by three former University of Pennsylvania swimmers, who claimed Title IX violations over transgender swimmer Lia Thomas's participation in the 2022 Ivy League Championships. This ruling halts claims against Penn and the NCAA, awaiting the outcome of a related case.

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Republicans Challenge NCAA

Over two dozen Republican state attorneys general are calling on the NCAA to strip medals from transgender athletes, arguing they hold unfair advantages. This push comes after the University of Pennsylvania agreed to erase records set by Lia Thomas and impose restrictions on trans athletes in women's sports, igniting a heated debate amid divided political views on trans rights.

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit

A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit against Harvard University brought by three former University of Pennsylvania swimmers, who claimed Title IX violations over transgender swimmer Lia Thomas's participation in the 2022 Ivy League Championships. This ruling halts claims against Penn and the NCAA, awaiting the outcome of a related case.

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