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Trump administration says Penn violated Title IX by allowing transgender swimmer • May 6, 2025, 4:29 AM ET (New York Times)
Trump administration suing Maine over state’s policy to allow transgender athletes in girls’ sports • Apr. 29, 2025, 6:38 AM ET (New York Times)

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Also Known As Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act
Date June 23, 1972

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