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DOJ Lawsuit Against Minnesota Transgender Sports and Locker Room Policies

March 30 – March 30, 2026

Where Things Stand

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Minnesota on March 10, 2026, over its school sports and locker room policies. The federal government argues that allowing transgender girls to participate in female athletics and use female private spaces violates Title IX protections. This case is part of a larger effort by the administration to prioritize biological sex over gender identity in federal education rules.

Key Statements

TThe Hill

The DOJ sues Minnesota for allegedly violating Title IX by allowing transgender girls to participate in women's sports and use female locker rooms.

This article confirms the filing of the lawsuit and the specific legal grounds for the challenge.

UU.S. Department of Justice

The Trump Administration does not tolerate flawed state policies that ignore biological reality and unfairly undermine girls on the playing field.

This post from the DOJ provides the official administration stance and the reasoning behind the legal action.

News

Trump administration sues Minnesota over transgender athlete participation in girls' sports

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DOJ sues Minnesota, alleging Title IX violations over transgender athletes

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