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Philadelphia School District Defies State Order, Supports Transgender Athletes

Philadelphia continues to allow transgender athletes in schools despite state compliance with Trump's sports order.

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Updated: Feb 25th, 2025, 11:46 PM ET

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The Philadelphia School District announced it will allow transgender athletes to compete in sports aligning with their gender identity, defying a state order aligned with Trump's executive directive. The decision aims to support LGBTQ+ inclusion, contrasting with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association's (PIAA) new policy which requires schools to determine students' biological sex. This move represents a significant pushback against federal regulations perceived as discriminatory, highlighting ongoing debates over trans rights in sports across the U.S., including threats of legal action against states that resist federal mandates.

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  • The Department of Justice is actively warning states to enforce federal laws regarding transgender athletes competing in girls' sports, leveraging possible legal actions and funding cuts to ensure compliance.

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi's letters to states with conflicting laws underscore the tension between state policies aimed at protecting gender identity and the new federal executive order under President Trump.

  • The debate raises contentious questions about federal versus state authority and the implications for LGBTQ+ rights in sports.

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