Trump administration sues Minnesota for allowing trans athletes in girls’ sports

Justice department claims state is violating Title IX - the federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination

The US Department of Justice sued Minnesota's education department and the state's school athletics body on Monday for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports.

In a lawsuit, the justice department claims that by making female student athletes compete against transgender girls, as well as share locker rooms and bathrooms with them, Minnesota is violating Title IX - the federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination for any programs that receive federal funding.