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The Department of Justice is investigating whether California's law allowing males to compete in girls' sports violates Title IX protections against sex-based discrimination. The DOJ is concerned that the policy may allow males to displace females from podium finishes, scholarships, and team rosters. The investigation will focus on California's enforcement of the state law, as well as the actions of the California Interscholastic Federation and other organizations. The DOJ has sent letters of legal notice to state officials and organizations, warning that the policy may violate Title IX protections.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an investigation into whether California's policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports violates Title IX protections against sex-based discrimination. The investigation, announced on May 27, 2025, is prompted by concerns that the policy may displace female athletes from podium finishes, scholarships, and team rosters [1].

The DOJ's investigation will focus on California's enforcement of the state law, as well as the actions of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and other organizations. The DOJ has sent letters of legal notice to state officials and organizations, warning that the policy may violate Title IX protections [2].

The investigation comes after President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal funding from California over the matter. The controversy exploded earlier this week when a transgender student from Jurupa Valley High School, AB Hernández, took first place in CIF Section Finals and will be competing in the CIF Finals this weekend in Clovis [1].

Supporters of transgender rights argue that high school sports are about more than competition, emphasizing the importance of physical health, community building, and happiness [1]. However, opponents of the policy argue that it violates the rights of biological female athletes and discriminates against them.

In response to the controversy, the CIF has announced changes to its rules to address the issue. The CIF will now award medals to any biological female athlete who would have earned the next qualifying mark or podium position, if necessary, in the 2025 CIF State Track and Field Championships [1].

The DOJ's investigation is expected to determine whether California's School Success and Opportunity Act, or AB 1266, conflicts with Title IX, the federal law that bans sex discrimination in schools or educational programs that receive funding from the U.S. government [2].

References:
[1] https://abc7.com/post/doj-investigating-if-california-violated-federal-law-allowing-transgender-athletes-girls-sports/16579504/
[2] https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/sports/trump-doj-investigation-california-trans-athletes-girls-sports/3710606/