President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender athletes from competing on women’s sports teams based on their gender identity. This follows previous orders restricting transgender individuals in the military and access to gender-affirming care for children. The order also emphasizes the recognition of only two sexes, male and female. Trump stated the need to defend the tradition of female athletics and prevent unfair competition by men against women. The Human Rights Campaign opposes the order, citing misinformation and discrimination against transgender youth in sports. The order directs agencies to withhold funding from programs that do not comply and calls for legal enforcement measures. The decision is expected to face legal challenges. Additionally, a federal judge recently struck down the Biden administration’s rule aimed at strengthening LGBTQ+ protections under Title IX. The Education Department will now enforce Title IX based on biological sex, reverting back to policies from Trump’s first term. The order has sparked controversy and concern regarding discrimination and harassment against transgender individuals in schools and sports.
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