Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has taken a stand against the Biden administration’s contentious Title IX rule, leading a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit aimed at protecting the rights and safety of girls and young women. This lawsuit marks the 44th legal action initiated by Attorney General Knudsen against the Biden administration.
The rule, published by the Department of Education, expands Title IX to include “gender identity,” a move perceived as undermining the longstanding protections for girls and women in education. Attorney General Knudsen emphasized concerns that this expansion would erase the distinction between males and females in educational and athletic opportunities, potentially disadvantaging women. Moreover, the rule mandates the sharing of facilities like bathrooms, locker rooms, and dormitories, raising safety concerns for female students.
Knudsen criticized the rule as disregarding scientific reality and accused the Biden administration of prioritizing political agendas over women’s rights. He vowed to continue advocating for women’s protection and uphold Montana’s laws against federal overreach.