The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to allow the enforcement of a new rule by the Biden administration that expands protections for LGBT students under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded education programs. The rule, which includes provisions on gender identity and sexual orientation, faces challenges from several states and remains blocked by lower courts.
The government’s role in this case highlights its effort to apply digital tools and legal interpretations to modernize discrimination protections, but faces opposition from states arguing that the rule imposes federal overreach.
