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Trump Admin Issues Ultimatum to Minnesota for Violating Title IX in Allowing Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports

The federal Education Department cited a transgender-identifying male softball pitcher and gave the state 10 days to comply.
Trump Admin Issues Ultimatum to Minnesota for Violating Title IX in Allowing Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports
The Department of Education logo and U.S. flag are seen in this illustration taken April 23, 2025. Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo/Reuters
Brad Jones
Brad Jones
9/30/2025|Updated: 10/5/2025
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The Trump administration has threatened legal action against Minnesota for allegedly violating Title IX by allowing transgender-identifying males to compete in girls sports.

The federal Department of Education (DOE) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Notice of Violation on Sept. 30 to the state, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), and the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). The notice states that they must comply with the federal Title IX statute or face a Justice Department referral.
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