defending TITLE IX
Protecting the Rights of Women and Girls in America
What is Title IX? A Quick Overview
Enacted in 1972, Title IX is a landmark federal law designed to prohibit sex-based discrimination in education programs and activities that receive federal funding focused on ensuring equal opportunities for women and girls in educational settings.
However, the previous Administration unconstitutionally redefined Title IX to include gender identity and sexual orientation, opening the door for biological males to compete in female sports and access female-only spaces. This move, made through sweeping Executive Orders, directly undermined Title IX’s purpose—to protect fairness, safety, and opportunity for women and girls.
Title IX Timeline
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Restoring Fairness: Key Wins for Title IX
Together with relentless citizen advocates like you, we’re reclaiming women’s sports and education—restoring the original promise of Title IX and standing firm for the next generation of girls.
SELECT HIGHLIGHTS
January 2025: Court Ruling Victory
A U.S. federal judge ruled, via a nationwide injunction, that the Biden administration's expanded Title IX protections, which allowed biological males to compete in women’s sports, were unlawful. This ruling reinforced the biological sex distinctions that are crucial to preserving the integrity of women's sports and education.
Federal Executive Action
President Trump has led the charge to reverse harmful policies, issuing executive orders that restore Title IX’s original intent. These include:
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Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports (EO 14201)
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Ending Radical Indoctrination in Schools (EO 14190)
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Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation (EO 14187)
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Ending Radical Indoctrination in K–12 Schooling (EO 14190)
State-Level Leadership
In 2024, several states - including Florida, Texas, and Georgia - took bold action to protect their students, securing key injunctions that blocked harmful federal changes from infiltrating their schools and sports programs. See the map below for details on where these victories took place.
STATES with Preliminary injunctions
on 2024 Title IX Ruling as of July 31, 2024
Western Louisiana
District Court
Louisiana
Mississippi
Idaho
Montana
Eastern Kentucky District Court
Kentucky
Tennessee
Indiana
Ohio
Virginia
West Virginia
Eastern Missouri District Court
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
District Court
of Kansas
Kansas
Utah
Wyoming
Alaska
Northern Texas District
Texas
Western Oklahoma District Court
Oklahoma
The Fight Isn’t Over
Ongoing Challenges & Legislative Support
Legislative Efforts
On January 14, 2025, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives, reinforcing Title IX’s original language and protecting female sports nationwide.
However, in a disappointing setback, the U.S. Senate recently failed to advance this crucial bill. Despite the House’s strong leadership, Senate opposition has delayed the effort to enshrine these protections into federal law. This highlights the urgent need for continued advocacy to ensure Title IX is restored and protected at every level.
Opposition from Some States
While many states are standing firm, New York, Michigan, and others are leading opposition against these protections, with California, Maine, and Minnesota specifically announcing noncompliance with Title IX. The Department of Education is actively investigating these noncompliant states to ensure the rule of law is upheld, while the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced that they recently found Maine to be in violation of Title IX upon the announcement of their planned defiance to President Trump’s recent Executive Orders.
What’s Next? Stay Informed!
We’ve made significant progress in protecting girls’ sports and education, but there’s more work to be done. Join us in staying informed and engaged to ensure we continue defending the integrity of Title IX and the rights of women and girls.
📌 Stay Informed with These Key Resources
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Title IX Timeline (above) – A clear breakdown of key events, legal rulings, and policy changes impacting Title IX.
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Title IX Developments – Stay up-to-date on ongoing legislative efforts, court cases, and executive actions shaping the future of Title IX.
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Title IX Fact Sheet – A quick, easy-to-read summary of what’s happening with Title IX.
CDF's ImpacT
A Major Force for Change
Citizens Defending Freedom (CDF) has been a driving force behind these wins. Through grassroots efforts, legal support, and advocacy campaigns, we’ve helped rally citizens to voice their concerns and push back against harmful policy changes.
Our efforts have included:
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Amicus briefs in support of legal challenges against Title IX changes.
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A Title IX toolkit to help citizens engage in the process.
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Organizing a national call-to-action to push for legislative action.
Your dedication and involvement make all the difference. Together, we are defending fairness in education and protecting our children from the dangerous overreach of gender ideology.
Together,
We Make a Difference!
The efforts of American patriots have contributed to real victories in 2025. The recent rulings and legislative actions serve as a reminder of the power of persistent advocacy and citizen engagement.
We will continue to protect Title IX as it was intended: ensuring fairness and equal opportunity based on biological sex.
Stay updated, engage with our ongoing campaigns, and continue fighting for a future where our girls have the fair educational and athletic opportunities they deserve.
Looking Back:
Our Title IX Archive
Explore the foundational work CDF has done to defend Title IX through legal action, advocacy, resources and tools, and citizen engagement. This archive highlights the key efforts that have shaped where we are today in the fight to protect our nation’s daughters.
