U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is threatening legal action against Minnesota officials who don’t comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender athletes in women’s sports. Bondi has warned Minnesota and other states that the Department of Justice is prepared to take action. The Trump administration argues that allowing transgender athletes to participate violates Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in education. Bondi has already sued Illinois and New York for defying federal orders.
Minnesota officials, including Attorney General Keith Ellison and the State High School League, have expressed reluctance to comply with the order, citing state laws protecting different sexual orientations and gender identities. The League sought Ellison’s advice, and he supported their stance, declaring he will defend the state against federal challenges.
The Minnesota Legislature is considering a bill to ban transgender athletes in school sports. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Peggy Scott, would limit girls’ sports to biological females. The bill is set for a vote in the House, with House Republicans urging compliance with Trump’s order.
Meanwhile, College swimmer Riley Gaines is set to hold a rally at the state Capitol in opposition to transgender athletes in women’s sports. Republicans are also asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate government fraud in Minnesota. Bondi has not publicly responded to this request.
As the debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports continues, it is a contentious issue that remains at the forefront of discussions in Minnesota and across the country.
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