U.S. Justice Dept.: Don't Treat Trans Athletes as Girls

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U.S. attorney general William Barr signed a statement of interest Tuesday, arguing against the policy of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference as it pertains to transgender student-athlete participation in girls' sports.

As reported by The Associated Press, the CIAC allows athletes to compete as the gender with which they identify, arguing it is following a state law that requires high school students be treated according to their gender identity. It also argues the policy is in accordance with Title IX, the federal law that allows girls equal opportunities in athletics, as well as other aspects of federally funded education.

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