Legal Actions and Statements
Attorney General filed a lawsuit against President , challenging two executive orders aimed at banning transgender athletes from girls and women's sports, claiming they violate the Constitution and Title IX.
Ellison's lawsuit, announced at a press conference, argues that Trump's orders and threats to cut federal education funding are unconstitutional and coercive, infringing on Minnesota's Human Rights Act and the state's legislative powers.
Political Reactions and Support
The lawsuit has sparked a political divide, with state House Speaker criticizing Ellison for risking federal funding and prioritizing a political agenda over girls' sports safety and fairness.
Support for Ellison's stance came from parents of transgender children and activists, including state Rep. , who emphasized the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion and the harm of excluding transgender girls from sports.