Republican Attorneys General Join Forces to Challenge Minnesota’s Transgender Athlete Policy
A coalition of Republican attorneys general from 19 states is challenging Minnesota’s policy on transgender athletes. The coalition argues that the policy forces female athletes to compete against biological males, claiming it strips them of Title IX protections. The action is led by Iowa’s attorney general and supported by counterparts in states like Alabama, Florida, and Texas.
Response from Minnesota
Minnesota’s Attorney General’s Office dismissed the accusations, labeling them as typical far-right tactics. Spokesperson Brian Evans criticized the attorneys general for targeting vulnerable children. He emphasized that this legal move would not affect the ongoing lawsuit.
States Involved in the Challenge
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Florida
- Georgia
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Wyoming
Federal Government’s Stance
The Trump administration previously found Minnesota’s policy violated Title IX, demanding changes within ten days. Minnesota did not comply, arguing the process lacked clarity and citing the federal government’s shutdown. Solicitor General Liz Kramer noted that any termination of federal funding would require a detailed administrative process.
The situation underscores the ongoing national debate over transgender participation in sports, with legal and political implications for policies on gender identity in athletics.
