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San Jose State Sues Education Dept Over Trans Funding Dispute

3/10/2026

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San Jose State University sues the United States Department of Education over funding tied to Blaire Fleming, transgender volleyball player.
The Education Department's investigation found SJSU violated Title IX by not addressing Fleming's complaints.
SJSU says it followed federal law and calls the department's demands extortionate.
The lawsuit notes potential loss of $200 million in funding.
Former player Brooke Slusser criticized her experience with Fleming, sparking controversy over anti-trans sentiment.

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San Jose State University sues the United States Department of Education over funding tied to Blaire Fleming, transgender volleyball player.
The Education Department's investigation found SJSU violated Title IX by not addressing Fleming's complaints.
SJSU says it followed federal law and calls the department's demands extortionate.
The lawsuit notes potential loss of $200 million in funding.
Former player Brooke Slusser criticized her experience with Fleming, sparking controversy over anti-trans sentiment.