President Donald Trump's administration has accused Minnesota of violating federal law by allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports. The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services claim this breaches Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination. The agencies found that transgender athletes have participated in various girls sports, including skiing and lacrosse. The administration initiated this investigation after Trump issued an executive order in February. The Minnesota State High School League has stated it will follow state law, not the executive order. The federal agencies have given the state 10 days to comply or face enforcement action.

A federal appeals court has ruled that a Vermont Christian school can participate in the state's sports league. This decision this month overturns a previous federal court order upholding the state's decision to ban the school when it forfeited a basketball game against a team with a transgender athlete. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit granted Mid Vermont Christian School a preliminary injunction to rejoin the Vermont Principals' Association. The court found that the school's expulsion was not neutral and displayed hostility toward its religious beliefs. The case highlights the ongoing debate over transgender athletes in school sports.