CSU board meeting erupts over transgender volleyball player lawsuit

The California State University (CSU) system’s board of trustees meeting Tuesday was shaken by a stampede of emotional residents and alumni reacting to the decision to sue the federal government.

CSU and San Jose State University announced Friday that they will file a lawsuit to challenge the U.S. Department of Education’s recent findings that SJSU violated Title IX in its handling of a transgender volleyball player from 2022-24.

Tuesday’s meeting turned into a war of words. Many speakers ignored instructions to address the board and instead addressed other speakers in the crowd.

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One woman, a CSU employee, said she came to discuss budget cuts but abandoned plans to address the issue of “transphobia” when she heard what other speakers had to say.

“The fact that I have to come up here and say that trans women are women and spend my time doing that is ridiculous. Shame on you. Shame on you all,” she said.

The female employee then targeted “save women’s sports” speakers who spoke from the perspective of lesbian women.

“And shame on you for using lesbian politics as a front for your transphobia, because this lesbian has had a lot of girlfriends with penises,” she said.

The moderator then told the speakers “please forward your comments to the board. We are here to hear it.” he gave the instruction.

However, other speakers did not convey their comments to the board.

Beth Bourne, California’s leading “save women’s sports” activist, directed her comments to any transgender person who would listen.

“I want to talk to anyone who’s listening, whether they’re transgender or non-binary. You’ve been lied to,” Bourne said. “They’re making money off of your body. If you’re taking cross-sex hormones, you’re harming yourself. You’re harming yourself permanently. And remember, your mom and dad love you more than anyone in the world.”

The moderator then interrupted the next speaker and once again reminded attendees that they should direct their comments to the board.

“I would like to remind everyone, please talk to us. Don’t talk to each other. Thank you,” he said.

Other speakers also conveyed their comments to the board.

An SJSU alumnus voiced his objection to CSU and SJSU’s decision to defy the authority of the Department of Education.

“I am very disappointed that Cal State is no longer welcoming to women. I am here to support Title IX and state a basic truth: Men cannot be women,” she said. “Everyone understands that in sports.”

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A current student who claims to be the president of a club at SJSU called “Trans Saga” has backed the decision to sue the government.

“Our community is angry, scared and tired. I am here today to share my gratitude and support for the board of trustees’ decision,” the student said. he said. “As a transgender student in her third year at SJSU, I ask that you please listen to us and please continue to protect transgender students.”

Alison Foote, treasurer of the Independent Council of Women’s Sports (ICONS), arrived at the meeting wearing an XX-XY Athletics jersey. He called the latest lawsuit decision “an embarrassment to the entire CSU system.”

“This is CSU-sanctioned sexual abuse of women, whom you have a duty to protect. Your internally inconsistent Title IX and DHR guidelines that prioritize gender identity over sex have created the hostile environment now unfolding before you, but most importantly for the 260,000 women enrolled on your campuses,” Foote said.

SJSU and CSU announce their lawsuits on Friday, after the Department of Education determined that SJSU violated Title IX in its treatment of a transgender volleyball player from 2022-24.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon responded Wednesday, warning institutions to change their stance within 10 days or risk federal funding cuts and referrals to the U.S. Department of Justice.

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“Based on the buyer’s proactive refusal to voluntarily negotiate a resolution of OCR’s concerns, OCR has determined that a voluntary agreement cannot be reached and that we are at an impasse. OCR will issue a Letter of Impending Enforcement Action within 10 calendar days if a resolution agreement is not reached within this 10-day period,” a letter from McMahon said.

“Enforcement action may include initiating the administrative process set forth in 20 USC § 1681, and so on.; 34 CFR Parts 100, 101, 106; and 20 USC § 1234, and so on. Suspend, terminate or refuse to grant or continue federal funding or other means permitted by law, including referral to the Department of Justice. This letter does not constitute final agency action.”

SJSU and CSU have since responded to Fox News Digital’s inquiry asking for a response to McMahon’s warning.

“We have shared numerous documents and resources on our website for you to consult, including all relevant legal documents, FAQs, and our official statement. As this is an ongoing legal matter, CSU will not be commenting further at this time,” the response said.

SJSU President Cynthia Teniente-Matson disputes the OCR’s findings.

“Because we believe OCR’s findings are not based on fact or law, SJSU and CSU have filed a lawsuit against the federal government (March 6) to challenge these findings and prevent the federal government from taking punitive action against the university, including withholding critical federal funding,” Teniente-Matson said in a statement Friday. he said.

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“This is not a step we take lightly. But we have a responsibility to defend the integrity of our institution and the rule of law while ensuring that every member of our community is treated fairly and lawfully. Our position is simple: We I followed the law and he cannot be punished for doing so.”

In the announcement, Teniente-Matson affirmed the university’s commitment to advocating for the LGBTQ community.

“Our support for LGBTQ members of our community who have suffered threats and harm over the past several years remains steadfast. We know that the university’s attention to this matter and the investigative process that followed have been troubling for many in our community,” he said.

“We have heard about the fear and anxiety it has created, and we recognize that it is difficult to wait for the university’s response during a time already full of uncertainty.”

The conflict was further exacerbated by the former SJSU co-captain’s recent revelations. Brooke SlusserShe explained what it was like to share an apartment with Fleming in a Fox News Digital interview on Sunday.

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“You find out you are lying in bed with a man you have no idea about. [was] “At that time, I was unknowingly sharing a bed with a man,” she said.

“It’s hard to process. I don’t know if I’d say I’ve ever fully processed it. It’s just, you’re told something for so long, you think about something for so long, and you act so normal about a situation, and then you find out it’s all lies.”

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