Wed Feb 05 23:15:50 UTC 2025: **Trump Bans Transgender Women and Girls From Women’s Sports**
Washington, D.C. – February 6, 2025 – President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday banning transgender girls and women from participating in women’s sports at federally funded institutions. The order, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” defines “sex” as the gender assigned at birth, aligning with the Trump administration’s interpretation of Title IX.
The White House claims the order upholds Title IX and will trigger enforcement actions against schools and athletic associations that violate it. The move coincides with National Girls and Women in Sports Day and is the latest in a series of executive actions targeting transgender individuals.
The order empowers the Education Department to penalize schools allowing transgender athletes to compete, potentially rendering them ineligible for federal funding. The Department has already begun investigations into schools with gender-neutral bathrooms. The order also extends to the international stage, with President Trump warning the International Olympic Committee (IOC) against transgender participation and directing the Secretary of State to convey this message. Furthermore, the Department of Homeland Security will reportedly deny visa applications from transgender women athletes attempting to enter the U.S. for the 2028 Olympics.
The order has drawn immediate criticism and legal challenges are anticipated, with civil rights lawyers arguing it violates existing laws and the President’s authority. The NCAA, while stating it will abide by federal law, has yet to comment officially. The timing also follows a lawsuit filed by three former teammates of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, accusing various institutions of violating Title IX by allowing her to compete. The Trump administration’s broader campaign against transgender rights includes measures impacting passports, prisons, military service, healthcare funding, and gender education in schools.
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