Supreme Court Blocks Biden's Title IX Expansion for Transgender Students in 5-4 Vote

Aug 16, 2024, 11:46 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the Biden administration's attempt to expand Title IX protections to include gender identity, affecting LGBTQ+ students. The decision, made by a 5-4 vote, prevents the enforcement of new anti-discrimination rules for transgender students in approximately half of the country. This ruling allows colleges and universities to set their own policies regarding sports, bathrooms, and other areas pending further legal challenges. The court's decision is a significant setback for the Biden administration's efforts to extend protections to transgender students under Title IX.