Federal appeals court says Trump orders aren't law, rejects trans athlete ban in Minnesota

"The Eighth Circuit said the group's claims were not likely to succeed. Writing for the panel, Judge Raymond Gruender said Title IX does not provide a private right of action for the kind of disparate-impact claims FAU brought here."

"Executive guidance and agency findings, in and of themselves, do not reflect settled law. Such actions cannot independently establish a likelihood that certain policies or conduct violate federal rights."

"The opinion also rejected FAU's argument that Minnesota's refusal to follow Trump administration guidance showed deliberate indifference."

"The court emphasized that the underlying legal question remains unresolved nationwide."

A federal appeals court upheld Minnesota's policy allowing transgender students to compete in sports according to their gender identity. The Eighth Circuit rejected a challenge from Female Athletes United, which argued that the policy violated Title IX. The court stated that Title IX does not support the claims made by the group, emphasizing that private plaintiffs can only sue for intentional discrimination. The ruling leaves the legal question regarding transgender participation in sports unresolved nationwide.

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