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Justice Department sues Minnesota over girls' sports rules

The U.S. Justice Department's Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit alleging Minnesota's sports policies violate federal laws prohibiting sex-based discrimination.

Published Mar 30, 2026, 2:47 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The U.S. Justice Department's Civil Rights Division filed a lawsuit Monday against Minnesota, saying the state's sports policies violate federal civil rights laws that protect against sex-based discrimination. The suit targets rules affecting girls' sports and seeks enforcement of those federal protections.