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Justice Department Investigates California's Title IX Compliance Over Transgender Athlete Participation

The DOJ is investigating California's education law allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports, amid concerns over Title IX violations.

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The Justice Department has launched an investigation into California's education law permitting transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports, questioning its compliance with Title IX. This follows a lawsuit from female athletes alleging discrimination after a male athlete identifying as female won titles in girls' events. The investigation also involves the California Interscholastic Federation and state education authorities, with potential implications for federal funding. The situation has sparked significant debate over gender identity in sports and the rights of female athletes.

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"…The Justice Department on Wednesday said it was opening an investigation into whether a California education law violates Title IX, the federal law prohibiting sex-based discrimination."

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"…The DOJ announced an investigation into California's high school sports league, the CIF, and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, to determine whether the state has violated Title IX by enabling trans athletes to compete in girls' sports since 2014."

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The main focus is to determine if California's law allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports violates Title IX, specifically whether it deprives female athletes of equal opportunities.

The state law being investigated is AB 1266, which permits transgender females to participate in female sports teams at state schools.

The investigation could lead to the withholding of federal funding from California if it is determined that the state law violates Title IX.

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