U.S. Investigates Portland Schools Over Transgender Athlete Policy

The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday that its civil rights office is investigating the Portland, Oregon, school system for permitting a transgender high school runner to compete in female sports and use girls’ locker rooms. The inquiry comes amid ongoing national debates over transgender participation in athletics and school policies. Officials have not yet disclosed potential outcomes of the investigation, which could have broader implications for school districts nationwide.