Staff Reports
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody are standing up against the Biden Administration’s updated Title IX rules. The new regulations from the Department of Education include defining sex-based discrimination to cover “gender identity.” This means men could participate in women’s sports and not using someone’s preferred pronouns could be considered discrimination.
Many states, like Florida, have passed laws against gender reassignment procedures for minors and transgender males in women’s sports. Governor DeSantis is firm in his opposition to gender ideology in Florida. He said, “Florida rejects Joe Biden’s attempt to rewrite Title IX,” showing a strong stance against the new rules.
BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will not comply with Biden’s new changes to Title IX.
“We are not gonna let Joe Biden try to inject men into women’s activities. We are not gonna let Joe Biden undermine the rights of parents, and we are not gonna let Joe Biden abuse his…
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) April 26, 2024
The Florida lawmakers believe the Biden Administration is trying to deceive people by saying biological sex doesn’t matter anymore. Attorney General Moody also disagrees with the new regulations, saying they harm the protections women have fought for. She mentioned concerns about how the rules could impact girls’ privacy and safety.
This situation highlights the clash between the conservative values of protecting women’s rights and the liberal push for gender inclusivity. Conservatives argue that these new rules could threaten the safety and opportunities of women and girls in sports and other areas. This controversy will likely continue as different states and the federal government navigate these differing viewpoints.
