California's public schools are warned by the U.S. Department of Justice that they risk legal consequences for allowing transgender students to compete on teams aligned with their gender identity. This warning is rooted in the Trump administration's claim that California's 2013 state law, which supports this policy, violates Title IX. The DOJ's memo specifically calls into question the California Interscholastic Federation's (CIF) policy. Meanwhile, California's State Superintendent has countered the memo, reaffirming that state laws remain unchanged and urging the districts to disregard the DOJ's threats.
"Forcing girls to compete against males would deprive them of athletic opportunities and benefits because of their sex," Dhillon wrote in the letter.
"Let's be clear: sending a letter does not change the law. The DOJ's letter to school districts does not announce any new federal law..."
California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond pushed back Tuesday, telling school leaders the DOJ's threats are unenforceable.
The debate reignited after a transgender high school athlete, AB Hernandez, won first place at the CIF girls' Track and Field State Championships.
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