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Trump Administration Sues Over California's Transgender Athlete Policies

2/22/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation, alleging transgender-inclusive policies violate cisgender athletes’ rights.
The lawsuit coincides with a U.S. Supreme Court case on similar bans in other states.
Lily Norcross, a transgender athlete, faces harassment and privacy concerns.
Supporters say the policies advance inclusion, while opponents, including conservative groups, mobilize against them over fairness in competition.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation, alleging transgender-inclusive policies violate cisgender athletes’ rights.
The lawsuit coincides with a U.S. Supreme Court case on similar bans in other states.
Lily Norcross, a transgender athlete, faces harassment and privacy concerns.
Supporters say the policies advance inclusion, while opponents, including conservative groups, mobilize against them over fairness in competition.