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California Runner Sues AG Rob Bonta Over Title IX Violation, Claims Loss on Cross Country Team to Transgender Athlete

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Updated Apr 15, 2025, 02:31 AM

A high school female runner in California is suing Attorney General Rob Bonta, claiming a violation of Title IX standards after losing her position on the girls' cross country team to a transgender athlete. The lawsuit underscores growing tensions surrounding transgender participation in women's sports, with critics arguing that such policies undermine the protections originally intended for female athletes. The runner alleges that her athletic director compared her to a Nazi for voicing her concerns. This legal action comes amid broader debates over transgender rights and sports, with the Department of Justice launching investigations into states like Maine for allowing transgender athletes to compete in women's sports. California's Governor Gavin Newsom has faced scrutiny for his administration's handling of these issues, which has led to federal civil rights investigations that could impact state funding. The situation highlights the ongoing conflict between advocacy for transgender rights and the preservation of women's sports as defined by Title IX legislation.

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Kevin Kiley

@KevinKileyCA

Gavin Newsom said it's unfair to let men play women's sports – then promptly reaffirmed the state's policy of letting men play women's sports. As a result, California is under a federal civil rights investigation and could lose funding. https://t.co/CU5sPNH5SX

KSL NewsRadio

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The Department of Justice said Utah State University has taken some of the necessary steps to address yearslong Title IX concerns on its campus. https://t.co/EO7sSd75Du

DogeWatchReport

@DogeWatchReport

TX AG Ken Paxton - comments on Boys in Girls Sports 🔹Dept Ed referred issue to DOJ - will they pull federal funding from Maine? 🔹Paxton talks about what TX is doing to protect girls' sports https://t.co/CZyDjBzQlp