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San Jose State Defies Trump's Pressure on Transgender Policies

3/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration pressured San Jose State University to rewrite records on a transgender athlete.
The administration demanded an apology to the athlete's teammates and recognition of only two sexes.
San Jose State University refused to comply, saying it would follow the law.
The California State University system filed a lawsuit against the federal government.
The Education Department has opened numerous investigations into schools with transgender policies.

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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration pressured San Jose State University to rewrite records on a transgender athlete.
The administration demanded an apology to the athlete's teammates and recognition of only two sexes.
San Jose State University refused to comply, saying it would follow the law.
The California State University system filed a lawsuit against the federal government.
The Education Department has opened numerous investigations into schools with transgender policies.