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SJSU Sues to Challenge Title IX Investigation into Transgender Volleyball Scandal
Education Secretary responds after university files lawsuit over federal probe
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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San Jose State University (SJSU) and the California State University (CSU) system have filed a lawsuit against the federal government to challenge the findings of a Title IX investigation into a transgender volleyball scandal at the school. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has responded to the lawsuit.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tensions between universities, the federal government, and transgender rights when it comes to the application of Title IX policies in college sports. The outcome could set an important precedent for how such investigations are handled in the future.
The details
The lawsuit filed by SJSU and the CSU system seeks to challenge the findings of a federal Title IX investigation into allegations that the school discriminated against a transgender student-athlete on the women's volleyball team. The investigation found that SJSU violated Title IX by failing to properly accommodate the student's gender identity.
- The lawsuit was filed on March 10, 2026.
The players
San Jose State University (SJSU)
A public university located in San Jose, California and part of the California State University system.
California State University (CSU) system
A public university system in California comprising 23 campuses, including SJSU.
Linda McMahon
The U.S. Secretary of Education under the Trump administration.
What they’re saying
“We must uphold the civil rights of all students, including transgender students, in our nation's schools.”
— Linda McMahon, U.S. Secretary of Education
What’s next
The lawsuit filed by SJSU and the CSU system will now proceed through the federal court system, with a judge set to rule on the challenge to the Title IX investigation findings.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing debate over how Title IX policies should be applied to transgender student-athletes, with universities seeking to push back against federal oversight in this area.
