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Virginia Judge Cites Title IX in Allowing Transgender Student on Girls' Tennis Team
Aug 20, 2024, 05:36 PM
A federal judge has ruled that Janie Doe, a transgender student, is allowed to participate on the girl's tennis team at Hanover Middle School in Virginia. This decision has sparked controversy, with some community members and public figures expressing outrage, arguing that it undermines the protection of spaces and opportunities for young female athletes. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is representing Doe, asserting that the school's previous stance violated Title IX, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity. The ruling aligns with the Biden administration's new Title IX regulations that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public education institutions. Critics argue that this decision is part of a broader trend of radical gender ideology affecting women's sports and spaces.
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