Fourth: We have the stories about DeVos and Sessions fighting over this and the administration's repeated delays in moving on this.
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In one sense, the case can still be decided, on the underlying question of whether Title IX's sex discrim ban bars anti-trans discrim.
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But, that question was not the basis for the Fourth Circuit's ruling, so the Supreme Court also could, sooner or later, send the case back.
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For Gavin Grimm specifically, therefore, this move could have the effect of dragging out his case beyond his high school graduation.
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And, finally, there is the ~message~ effect: The recollection of AG Lynch’s strong statement of support for trans people’s legal protection.
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That certainly has changed & could make a difference to school districts (in states w/o other protections) who were undecided on the issue.
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I know people don't get my thinking on DeVos, but it was either DeVos, as reported repeatedly, or the White House that pulled back Sessions.
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We don't know for certain. But someone did, multiple reports say it was DeVos, and that makes sense in light of all I've heard and know.
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Anyway, that's all I got for now. Thanks for listening; I think I responded to all of the issues raised by folks in the tread. </end>
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Isn't this one of their "turn it over to the states" gambits?
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What do you think the impact will be in school districts that have reached settlements with OCR based on Obama guidance?
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