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UPenn agrees to Trump admin.'s ban on transgender women athletes
The University of Pennsylvania and the federal government have reached an agreement that the Ivy League school will adhere to the Trump administration's ban on transgender athletes competing in women's sports.
Penn revokes Lia Thomas’ records, bans trans athletes under Trump administration deal
The university’s website already shows other athletes holding school records that Thomas set in freestyle swimming.
LGBTQ, legal groups slam UPenn for 'caving' to Trump's trans athlete ban
The University of Pennsylvania's decision to ban transgender female athletes from competing in women's sports to resolve a civil rights complaint by the Department of Education is being slammed by LGBTQ activists and legal experts as unconstitutional.
Trump administration sues California over trans student-athletes
President Donald Trump is making good on his threat to punish California officials for allowing transgender female student-athletes to compete with cisgender girls in school sports. On July 9, the U.S.
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to consider the constitutionality of state laws banning transgender women and girls from participating on female school sports teams.
Supreme Court takes up legality of bans on trans athletes in women’s sports
The cases involve laws in Idaho and West Virginia that bar transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ school sports.
Trump administration sues California over trans athletes
California has allowed trans kids to play sports for over a decade. The first Trump administration didn't seem to mind.
Trump administration tries to enforce trans athletes ban, with mixed results
President Donald Trump has tried enforcing a policy to ban transgender women from participating in women's sports in schools, with mixed results. The administration set up a joint Justice and Education department "special investigations team" to review athletic policies and manage the cases.
Trump talks transgender athletes, interest rates and impeachment at faith luncheon
President Donald Trump discussed multiple topics his administration has tackled thus far at the White House Faith Office summit with business leaders.
'It's So Demeaning To Women': Trump Decries Inclusion Of Trans Athletes In Women's Sports
At a White House Faith Office luncheon on Monday, President Trump discussed trans athletes participating in sports.
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Penn Bans Trans Women From Women’s Sports, Erases Lia Thomas’ Records In Deal With Trump Admin
The University of Pennsylvania has reached a deal with the Trump administration to ban transgender athletes from competing in ...
University of Pennsylvania agrees to ban trans women from women's sports in agreement with federal government
Penn has agreed to ban trans women from women's sports, resolving a civil rights case that centered around swimmer Lia Thomas, the Department of Education said Tuesday.
Supreme Court to Consider Bans on Trans Athletes in Women’s Sports
The US Supreme Court agreed to decide whether states can ban transgender girls and women from competing for their schools on ...
Supreme Court Intervenes in Trump’s Trans Athlete Culture War
The Supreme Court is wading into one of the most divisive cultural issues: transgender athletes in women’s sports. The court ...
US Supreme Court to review bans on trans athletes in female sports
The top court will hear challenges to state laws banning transgender athletes in female sports, in a case that could have ...