Trump's Department of Education Cracks Down on States Defying Girls' Sports Protection Order

President Trump’s Department of Education is taking action against two states that have openly defied his executive order to protect girls’ sports. Is this the beginning of a nationwide crackdown?

In a bold move to protect girls’ sports, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has launched investigations into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Both organizations have publicly announced their intention to ignore President Trump’s executive order, which aims to keep male athletes out of women’s and girls’ sports.

Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Craig Trainor emphasized that state laws cannot override federal anti-discrimination laws. The DOE’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) will conduct thorough investigations to ensure that female athletes in these states receive the fairness and equality they deserve.

Trump’s executive order, signed on February 5, was a direct response to the growing concern over transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports. The order mandates that educational institutions receiving federal funds must provide equal opportunities for female athletes, or risk losing those funds.

The DOE’s action comes just before the Senate confirmation hearing for Trump’s Education Secretary nominee, Linda McMahon. This move sends a clear message that the Trump administration is serious about upholding Title IX and protecting women’s sports.

As the investigations unfold, the nation watches closely. Will other states follow suit, or will they fall in line with Trump’s order? The fight for fairness in girls’ sports is far from over, but with Trump leading the charge, there’s hope for a level playing field.