Every month, we distribute a “Title IX Recap,” providing a highlight of the previous month’s litigation, advocacy, and other Title IX-related matters. As always, more information on any lawsuits by accused students or Title IX OCR resolutions will be found in our Accused Students Database and OCR Resolutions Database respectively.
National Women’s Law Center Seeks to Appeal Vacatur of Biden Title IX Regulations
NWLC has moved to intervene to appeal vacatur of the Biden Title IX regulations that cut back on due process for accused students and faculty. The Biden Title IX regs were “struck down” in court in January and lacked an administration to defend them after Trump was inaugurated. NWLC’s history in accused student litigation includes filing briefs in court demanding immunity from defamation suits for rape accusers who make knowingly false and malicious claims.
U.S. Department of Education Launches “End DEI” Portal
ED’s press release claims that this portal is intended “for parents, students, teachers, and the broader community to submit reports of discrimination based on race or sex in publicly-funded K-12 schools.”
Second Judge Vacates Biden Title IX Regulations at Summary Judgment
“As the Court noted in its previous Order granting a preliminary injunction, the Final Rule undermines the purpose of Title IX, endangers students, and has “[n]o basis in reality. Additionally, the Final Rule and its corresponding regulations violate the Constitution and are the result of arbitrary and capricious agency action. Consequently, the Court GRANTS Carroll ISD’s Motion [for summary judgment] and DENIES Defendants’ Cross-Motion.”
Education Dept. Rescinds Title IX Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Fact Sheet, Sparks Legal Debate
“The U.S. Department of Education announced on Wednesday it had rescinded a fact sheet issued by the agency shortly before President Joe Biden’s term expired that asserted Title IX should apply to distributions from the NCAA’s pending settlement to resolve the House, Carter and Hubbard antitrust litigations.”
Another Lawsuit Claims False Accusations Are Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment, University Liable for Deliberate Indifference
A student at N.C. A&T claims that the university acted with deliberate indifference after he informed personnel multiple times that he was being falsely accused of sexual assault and rape and subjected to a campaign of harassment.
West Point Disbands Student Groups for Women and Minorities
“The United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., has shut down a dozen student affinity clubs to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders to eliminate federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and ensure that no member of the military ‘be preferred or disadvantaged on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, or creed.'”
NCLA Secures Favorable Resolution in Physics Professor’s Title IX Case Against Cornell University
“When Dr. Vengalattore was being considered for tenure in 2014, a disgruntled former student took it upon herself to derail his tenure by lobbing various untruthful allegations against him. Her actions coincided with the U.S. Department of Education’s aggressively pressuring schools to make presumptions and procedural adjustments to favor those claiming victim status. Following discovery and the district court’s denial of Cornell’s motion for summary judgment, the parties have reached a favorable settlement.”
He reported improper investigations and sexual harassment. Liberty University fired him.
Former Title IX investigator Peter Brake alleged that his former boss at Liberty University harassed employees and prejudged cases. He just filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired for reporting it.
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Every month, we distribute a “Title IX Recap,” providing a highlight of the previous month’s litigation, advocacy, and other Title IX-related matters. As always, more information on any lawsuits by accused students or Title IX OCR resolutions will be found in our Accused Students Database and OCR Resolutions Database respectively.
National Women’s Law Center Seeks to Appeal Vacatur of Biden Title IX Regulations
NWLC has moved to intervene to appeal vacatur of the Biden Title IX regulations that cut back on due process for accused students and faculty. The Biden Title IX regs were “struck down” in court in January and lacked an administration to defend them after Trump was inaugurated. NWLC’s history in accused student litigation includes filing briefs in court demanding immunity from defamation suits for rape accusers who make knowingly false and malicious claims.
U.S. Department of Education Launches “End DEI” Portal
ED’s press release claims that this portal is intended “for parents, students, teachers, and the broader community to submit reports of discrimination based on race or sex in publicly-funded K-12 schools.”
Second Judge Vacates Biden Title IX Regulations at Summary Judgment
“As the Court noted in its previous Order granting a preliminary injunction, the Final Rule undermines the purpose of Title IX, endangers students, and has “[n]o basis in reality. Additionally, the Final Rule and its corresponding regulations violate the Constitution and are the result of arbitrary and capricious agency action. Consequently, the Court GRANTS Carroll ISD’s Motion [for summary judgment] and DENIES Defendants’ Cross-Motion.”
Education Dept. Rescinds Title IX Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Fact Sheet, Sparks Legal Debate
“The U.S. Department of Education announced on Wednesday it had rescinded a fact sheet issued by the agency shortly before President Joe Biden’s term expired that asserted Title IX should apply to distributions from the NCAA’s pending settlement to resolve the House, Carter and Hubbard antitrust litigations.”
Another Lawsuit Claims False Accusations Are Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment, University Liable for Deliberate Indifference
A student at N.C. A&T claims that the university acted with deliberate indifference after he informed personnel multiple times that he was being falsely accused of sexual assault and rape and subjected to a campaign of harassment.
West Point Disbands Student Groups for Women and Minorities
“The United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., has shut down a dozen student affinity clubs to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive orders to eliminate federal funding for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and ensure that no member of the military ‘be preferred or disadvantaged on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, or creed.'”
NCLA Secures Favorable Resolution in Physics Professor’s Title IX Case Against Cornell University
“When Dr. Vengalattore was being considered for tenure in 2014, a disgruntled former student took it upon herself to derail his tenure by lobbing various untruthful allegations against him. Her actions coincided with the U.S. Department of Education’s aggressively pressuring schools to make presumptions and procedural adjustments to favor those claiming victim status. Following discovery and the district court’s denial of Cornell’s motion for summary judgment, the parties have reached a favorable settlement.”
He reported improper investigations and sexual harassment. Liberty University fired him.
Former Title IX investigator Peter Brake alleged that his former boss at Liberty University harassed employees and prejudged cases. He just filed a lawsuit alleging he was fired for reporting it.
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