House Republicans aim to block Biden administration's Title IX reforms expanding protections for transgender students, arguing it undermines women's rights under Title IX.
Key Points
House Republicans led by Rep. Mary Miller are pushing to reverse the new Department of Education policy on transgender students
Title IX is a civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education centers
Critics claim the recent reforms could harm women's rights and security
LGBTQ+ advocates support the changes to protect transgender students
Pros
Protecting women's rights under Title IX
Maintaining equal opportunities in education for women and girls
Cons
Critics argue the reforms undermine hard-won protections for women and girls
Concerns about men accessing women's private spaces like bathrooms and locker rooms