California in a Tight Spot Over Trans Athletes and Title IX

California is in hot water with the federal government. The U. S. Department of Education says the state broke Title IX rules by letting transgender girls compete in female sports. They want California to change its ways or face serious consequences, like losing federal funding. The issue started when a trans student, AB Hernandez, won big at the California high school track and field championships. This sparked a national debate about fairness in sports. Some people think trans athletes have an unfair advantage, while others believe everyone should have equal opportunities. The federal government wants California to stop trans girls from joining female sports teams. They say schools should use "biology-based definitions" of male and female. But California isn't backing down. They believe all students should have the right to play sports, no matter their gender identity. This isn't the first time this has happened. Maine also got in trouble for similar reasons. The Trump administration is pushing hard to keep trans athletes off female sports teams. Some states have even passed laws to ban trans girls from certain sports. California has 10 days to respond. If they don't change their policies, the federal government might take them to court. This is a big deal because it affects not just California, but also other states with similar laws. It's a battle over fairness, equality, and the rights of trans youth.