Federal judge blocks Biden Title IX rule in 4 states: 'Abuse of power'

A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration's new Title IX rule in four states, accusing the administration of ‘abuse of power’ in its attempt to rewrite the law. The judge ruled in favor of lawsuits filed by 20 states and a number of private entities, arguing that the rule oversteps the Education Department’s authority and infringes on states’ rights. The rule, which expands the definition of sex discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity, was set to go into effect on August 14th. The judge's decision is a major victory for opponents of the rule, who argue that it will force schools to accommodate transgender students at the expense of other students. The judge said that the rule was “arbitrary and capricious” and that the department had failed to provide sufficient justification for its decision. The Department of Education has vowed to appeal the ruling.

Summary

"A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration's new Title IX rule in four states, arguing that the rule oversteps the Education Department’s authority and infringes on states’ rights. The rule, which expands the definition of sex discrimination to include sexual orientation and gender identity, was set to go into effect on August 14th. The decision is a major victory for opponents of the rule, who argue that it will force schools to accommodate transgender students at the expense of other students. The Department of Education has vowed to appeal the ruling."