Trump DOJ’s Trans Athlete Lawsuit Tossed by Federal Judge

The Trump administration faced a legal challenge after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Department of Justice regarding California’s policies on transgender athletes. These policies allow biological male athletes to participate in girls’ school sports teams.

A DOJ spokesperson expressed disappointment over the decision, stating the administration remains dedicated to enforcing President Donald Trump’s policy, which aims to prevent biological males from joining girls’ sports teams. The spokesperson also mentioned that an appeal is under consideration.

Sophia Lorey, director of outreach at the California Family Council and former college soccer player, commented that the ruling did not address the core issue related to Title IX. Lorey emphasized that the dismissal relied on technical grounds and did not address the fundamental question of fairness and legality in allowing males into girls’ sports.

Judge Cynthia Valenzuela made her decision based on administrative funding rules. She found that the federal government failed to provide California with clear prior notice before threatening to retract $44 billion in education funds.

The Justice Department’s case targeted the California Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation, accusing their transgender athlete policies of discriminating against female athletes. Lorey urged California lawmakers to act and protect female athletes regardless of the court’s technical decision.

Sonja Shaw, candidate for California superintendent of public instruction, criticized the dismissal, accusing it of being a political choice that goes against the Supreme Court ruling that allows states to preserve women’s teams as a safe space for biological females. Shaw remains vigilant in her advocacy for female athletes’ rights.

Both Shaw and Lorey have promised to continue their fight against California’s transgender athlete policies, citing fairness, safety, and privacy concerns for female athletes.

The California Interscholastic Federation and California Department of Education declined to comment on the legal proceedings, citing the ongoing nature of the litigation.

The issue became more prominent after transgender athlete AB Hernandez won girls’ events at California’s state track championships, leading to increased federal scrutiny of CIF’s policies.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House for comments but has yet to receive a response.