Minnesota has initiated a pioneering lawsuit against the Justice Department, challenging the legality of federal threats aimed at states permitting transgender girls and women to participate in sports corresponding to their gender identity. Attorney General Keith Ellison claims these actions violate state sovereignty, infringe on the 10th Amendment, and breach the Administrative Procedure Act. This lawsuit emerges against the backdrop of similar lawsuits from the Trump administration against other states over their policies regarding transgender athletes, highlighting a significant legal conflict over federal authority and states’ rights in the realm of transgender participation in sports.
"The lawsuit from Keith Ellison, Minnesota's attorney general, argues that the Justice Department's actions violate state sovereignty rights and overstep federal authority."
"Attorney General Pam Bondi suggested the Justice Department could pursue similar lawsuits against other states like Minnesota and California for their policies on transgender athletes."
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