By Lawrence Richard
Published July 17, 2022

A federal judge has blocked a directive from President Joe Biden’s administration that allowed transgender workers and students to use
school restrooms matching their gender identities.

It also allowed transgender athletes to join sports teams corresponding
with their chosen genders.

The directive was blocked by Judge Charles Atchley Jr. of the Eastern
District of Tennessee, a Trump appointee, after a coalition of 20
Republican attorneys general sued last year, Reuters reported.

The plaintiffs argued the federal directive clashed with state laws and prevented states from enforcing their own laws that banned transgender
school bathroom use.

Judge Atchley agreed, saying in his opinion the states "cannot continue regulating pursuant to their state laws while simultaneously complying
with Defendants' guidance," Reuters reported.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/judge-biden-admin-transgender-school-bathroom-athletes

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