University of Pennsylvania Found in Violation of Title IX Over Transgender Swimmer Controversy
UPenn faces federal consequences for allowing transgender swimmer Lia Thomas to compete, with 10 days to comply with Title IX mandates or risk prosecution.
The current policy which Penn and the NCAA are now trying to use to cover their tracks and put this issue behind them is inept, and it continues to leave women vulnerable.
Lia Thomas' former teammates speak out against UPenn amid Title IX violation
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The Trump administration in March suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for Penn over its decision to let Thomas compete.
Trump administration says Penn violated sex discrimination laws after trans swimmer competed
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While the announcement did not explicitly reference any particular transvestite athlete, by the mention of swimming competitions, it is clear that the invasion of William "Lia" Thomas into women's sports and spaces was at issue.
Trump admin: UPenn violated Title IX, must restore women's awards stolen by transvestite swimmer
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The Office for Civil Rights issued the school a proposed Resolution Agreement to resolve the violations, which the school has 10 days to resolve or risk a referral to the Department of Justice.
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Noncompliance with the civil rights law and the president’s directive can have dire consequences, as some states and schools are now finding out.
Education Department Issues Ultimatum To University Over ‘Extremist Political Project’
Daily Caller·4d·Mixed ReliableThis source has a mixed track record—sometimes accurate but also prone to bias, sensationalism, or incomplete reporting.RightThis outlet favors right-wing views.The department said Penn violated a law barring sex discrimination in schools and colleges, called Title IX, by “denying women equal opportunities by permitting males to compete in women’s intercollegiate athletics and to occupy women-only intimate facilities.”
Trump administration says Penn violated sex discrimination laws after transgender swimmer competed
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights found the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX by permitting transgender swimmer Lia Thomas on the women's team. Federal action demands compliance within 10 days, including restoring female athletes' records and issuing apologies. The Trump administration suspended $175 million in federal funding over this decision, amid rising scrutiny of policies surrounding transgender athletes in women's sports. Supporters of the ruling express hope for accountability, while UPenn has historically defended its adherence to NCAA guidelines regarding transgender athletes.
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The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights found that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX by allowing a transgender swimmer, Lia Thomas, to compete on the women's team, which they argue denied women equal opportunities.
The Trump administration's demand for UPenn to comply includes stripping any awards from Thomas and issuing apologies to affected female athletes, framing the situation as a matter of protecting women’s rights in sports.
The NCAA's policies have been a point of contention, with claims that the regulations around transgender athletes are evolving in response to political pressures and could jeopardize institutions' federal funding.
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