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.
Yale Student Who Reported Rape Can Be Sued for Defamation Due to School’s Procedures, Court Says
Decision here. “The Connecticut court ruled 7-0 that because he had fewer rights to defend himself in university proceedings than he would in criminal court, the rape accuser can’t benefit fully from immunity granted to witnesses in criminal proceedings.” Also for those with Law360 access: “Conn. Ruling May Force Colleges To Rethink Title IX Hearings.”
Title IX for All: Massive “User Experience Plus” Upgrade to All Databases
A deep replacement of several core systems connecting all our databases, a refinement of existing features, a fulfillment of various “wish list” features based on user feedback, and a few other bells and whistles – all centered on improving the user experience.
Fourth Circuit Holds University Afforded Adequate Due Process, Statistics Alone Not Indicative of Gender Bias
“Doe further impugns the Board for stopping his representative’s cross-examination of Roe about her ‘false memory’…We have not found a ‘basis in the law . . . for importing [the right to cross-examination] into the academic context,’ and we decline to do so here.” And: “[Doe] emphasizes the fact that women comprise the majority of complainants in university Title IX proceedings, while most respondents are men. However, these general statistics alone do not indicate discrimination or bias against men, as other reasons unrelated to bias may explain the disparity.”
SCOTUS declines to hear landmark charter case
“The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that it won’t hear a case questioning whether a North Carolina charter school requiring girls to wear skirts is accountable to the same civil rights laws as traditional public schools.”
Syracuse Must Face Trimmed Suit Over Sex Assault Investigation
Decision and order here. “A former Syracuse University student can move forward with part of his lawsuit alleging sex-based discrimination over his expulsion following the alleged sexual assault of a female student.”
Texas sues Ed Department over Title IX interpretation
A new lawsuit against ED Title IX guidance (not the regs themselves) regarding gender identity issues has been filed by TX Office of the Attorney General. View their press release here and the complaint here.
Deadline drama: How will the Education Department’s delay of Title IX rules affect colleges?
“The agency originally intended in May to publish rules on Title IX, the law banning sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools. One regulation is broad and would dictate how schools must investigate sexual violence, while the other would prevent blanket bans on transgender athletes participating in sports aligned with their gender identities.”
UCI player accused of sexual assault during water polo match asks court to end probe
“The UCI player asked the court to issue a directive to UC Irvine to cease the sexual misconduct investigation, saying in the filing that the probe was launched “even though the alleged conduct occurred during televised play with a rival team from another school, has nothing to do with gender discrimination, has nothing to do with Title IX sexual misconduct, did not happen according to both referees officiating during the game, [was] not witnessed by anyone, and [is] proven false by the game video that UCI OEOD has had since shortly after February 16, 2023.” View the writ of prohibition here (note: this large file may take some time to download).
Reproof and Redemption in a Title IX Review
“The investigation found an ‘uneven application of policy’ among the system’s 23 campuses…Title IX investigators often came to ‘incredibly disjointed and frankly unreliable conclusions.'”
Radically Out of Compliance: Val Verde Unified School District
Recent findings by OCR regarding Val Verde Unified School District’s failures highlight why advocacy for complainants is also needed. Links to the Resolution Letter and Resolution Agreement. More in the OCR Resolutions Database.
Chicago [accusers] of gender-based violence eligible for $1,000 grants
“In its commitment to trauma-informed practices, survivors will not be asked for evidence of survivorship.” Applicants must be at or below 300 percent of the poverty level.
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Accused Students Database
Research due process and similar lawsuits by students accused of Title IX violations (sexual assault, harassment, dating violence, stalking, etc.) in higher education.
OCR Resolutions Database
Research resolved Title IX investigations of K-12 and postsecondary institutions by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Attorneys Directory
A basic directory for looking up Title IX attorneys, most of whom have represented parties in litigation by accused students.
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.
Yale Student Who Reported Rape Can Be Sued for Defamation Due to School’s Procedures, Court Says
Decision here. “The Connecticut court ruled 7-0 that because he had fewer rights to defend himself in university proceedings than he would in criminal court, the rape accuser can’t benefit fully from immunity granted to witnesses in criminal proceedings.” Also for those with Law360 access: “Conn. Ruling May Force Colleges To Rethink Title IX Hearings.”
Title IX for All: Massive “User Experience Plus” Upgrade to All Databases
A deep replacement of several core systems connecting all our databases, a refinement of existing features, a fulfillment of various “wish list” features based on user feedback, and a few other bells and whistles – all centered on improving the user experience.
Fourth Circuit Holds University Afforded Adequate Due Process, Statistics Alone Not Indicative of Gender Bias
“Doe further impugns the Board for stopping his representative’s cross-examination of Roe about her ‘false memory’…We have not found a ‘basis in the law . . . for importing [the right to cross-examination] into the academic context,’ and we decline to do so here.” And: “[Doe] emphasizes the fact that women comprise the majority of complainants in university Title IX proceedings, while most respondents are men. However, these general statistics alone do not indicate discrimination or bias against men, as other reasons unrelated to bias may explain the disparity.”
SCOTUS declines to hear landmark charter case
“The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that it won’t hear a case questioning whether a North Carolina charter school requiring girls to wear skirts is accountable to the same civil rights laws as traditional public schools.”
Syracuse Must Face Trimmed Suit Over Sex Assault Investigation
Decision and order here. “A former Syracuse University student can move forward with part of his lawsuit alleging sex-based discrimination over his expulsion following the alleged sexual assault of a female student.”
Texas sues Ed Department over Title IX interpretation
A new lawsuit against ED Title IX guidance (not the regs themselves) regarding gender identity issues has been filed by TX Office of the Attorney General. View their press release here and the complaint here.
Deadline drama: How will the Education Department’s delay of Title IX rules affect colleges?
“The agency originally intended in May to publish rules on Title IX, the law banning sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools. One regulation is broad and would dictate how schools must investigate sexual violence, while the other would prevent blanket bans on transgender athletes participating in sports aligned with their gender identities.”
UCI player accused of sexual assault during water polo match asks court to end probe
“The UCI player asked the court to issue a directive to UC Irvine to cease the sexual misconduct investigation, saying in the filing that the probe was launched “even though the alleged conduct occurred during televised play with a rival team from another school, has nothing to do with gender discrimination, has nothing to do with Title IX sexual misconduct, did not happen according to both referees officiating during the game, [was] not witnessed by anyone, and [is] proven false by the game video that UCI OEOD has had since shortly after February 16, 2023.” View the writ of prohibition here (note: this large file may take some time to download).
Reproof and Redemption in a Title IX Review
“The investigation found an ‘uneven application of policy’ among the system’s 23 campuses…Title IX investigators often came to ‘incredibly disjointed and frankly unreliable conclusions.'”
Radically Out of Compliance: Val Verde Unified School District
Recent findings by OCR regarding Val Verde Unified School District’s failures highlight why advocacy for complainants is also needed. Links to the Resolution Letter and Resolution Agreement. More in the OCR Resolutions Database.
Chicago [accusers] of gender-based violence eligible for $1,000 grants
“In its commitment to trauma-informed practices, survivors will not be asked for evidence of survivorship.” Applicants must be at or below 300 percent of the poverty level.
Thank You for Reading
If you like what you have read, feel free to sign up for our newsletter here:
Support Our Work
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More from Title IX for All
Accused Students Database
Research due process and similar lawsuits by students accused of Title IX violations (sexual assault, harassment, dating violence, stalking, etc.) in higher education.
OCR Resolutions Database
Research resolved Title IX investigations of K-12 and postsecondary institutions by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
Attorneys Directory
A basic directory for looking up Title IX attorneys, most of whom have represented parties in litigation by accused students.
