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Education Department admits violating court order in Title IX cases tied to gender identity and sexual orientation

The U.S. Department of Education acknowledged it violated a federal court order while handling Title IX complaints involving gender identity and sexual orientation, according to the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.

Published Jun 10, 2026, 5:52 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Department of Education confirmed a whistleblower’s allegation that it violated a federal court order in its handling of Title IX cases tied to gender identity and sexual orientation. The admission was reported by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel and stems from scrutiny of the agency’s handling of those complaints.