California's Attorney General Rob Bonta has initiated a pre-emptive lawsuit to safeguard the rights of transgender students in sports, anticipating potential legal retaliation from the Trump administration. The move comes as the Department of Justice demands that schools clarify their stance on including transgender athletes. Bonta emphasizes that schools will adhere to state laws protecting trans athletes, despite pressures from the federal level. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon warns of legal consequences for non-compliance, expressing concern over the state's leadership. Estimates suggest only a small number of transgender athletes are present in California's K-12 schools.
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a pre-emptive lawsuit to protect transgender students in California schools from potential legal retaliation regarding their participation in sports.
The Department of Justice demanded schools' response on excluding trans athletes, while Bonta's lawsuit aims to prevent funding cuts from the Trump administration.
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon threatened legal action for non-compliance, expressing embarrassment over the current state leadership's handling of this issue.
Governor Newsom's office estimates that there are fewer than 10 transgender athletes among California's nearly 6 million K-12 students.
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