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Education Dept. Cites Minnesota for Title IX Violations

1/27/2026

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The Education Department and Department of Health and Human Services found Minnesota in Title IX violation for allowing transgender girls on women's sports teams.
Minnesota refused to comply with the offered resolution.
Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, criticized Minnesota for jeopardizing women's safety and fair competition.
The referral follows tensions between the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and Minnesota leaders over immigration enforcement and fraud allegations at day care centers.

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Story summary

The Education Department and Department of Health and Human Services found Minnesota in Title IX violation for allowing transgender girls on women's sports teams.
Minnesota refused to comply with the offered resolution.
Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, criticized Minnesota for jeopardizing women's safety and fair competition.
The referral follows tensions between the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and Minnesota leaders over immigration enforcement and fraud allegations at day care centers.