Athletes Challenging Biden’s Title IX Rule Are More ‘Hopeful’ Than Ever

The Biden administration’s rule that bolsters discrimination protections based on gender identity is facing an uncertain future after three federal judges ruled to block the regulation. The final Title IX rule, which is slated to take effect in August, interprets the federal education law that bars sex-based discrimination to include banning discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. But it has been challenged by 26 states and has been temporarily blocked in 14 states. The early court wins are emboldening activists and GOP attorneys general who are seeking to put an end to the rule.