Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports

On February 5, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to prevent men from competing in women's sports, citing fairness and safety concerns for female athletes. The order mandates that educational institutions receiving federal funds must ensure that women's sports are reserved exclusively for biological women, in line with Title IX requirements, and threatens to rescind funding from programs that fail to comply. This action could spark significant legal and political debate, as it challenges existing policies on gender identity in sports and may face opposition from advocates for transgender rights.