Biden-era rule inserting 'gender identity' to Title IX bites dust as defense folds
The Biden administration's attempt to include 'gender identity' in Title IX has officially ended as progressive groups have dropped their appeals. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the case, marking a significant legal victory for opponents of the rule. The Department of Education will adhere to the 2020 Title IX regulations, which do not recognize 'gender identity' under federal civil rights law.
- ▪The Biden-era rule aimed to include 'gender identity' in Title IX but faced legal challenges and was ultimately dismissed.
- ▪Progressive groups, including the Victims Rights Law Center, have abandoned their appeals in defense of the rule.
- ▪The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a notice of dismissal in a case involving several states and conservative organizations.
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The Biden administration’s effort to inject “gender identity” into Title IX was already pretty dead, but now it’s really dead. The progressive groups attempting to resuscitate the 2024 regulatory overhaul finally threw in the towel this month, entering a series of joint agreements to drop their appeals and have their cases dismissed. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday issued a notice of dismissal in the case brought by four states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina – as well as conservative groups including Defending Education and the Independent Women’s Network.
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