NewsThe Daily WireMay 4, 2026United States
Federal Government Investigates Women's College Over Transgender Admissions Policy
The Trump administration's Department of Education has launched an investigation into Smith College, an all-women's institution, regarding its policy of admitting individuals who identify as transgender women. The probe follows a civil rights complaint filed by Defending Education, alleging that the college's policy violates Title IX by discriminating against women.
Read the full story at The Daily WireWhy It Matters
This investigation could set a precedent for how federal civil rights laws apply to gender identity policies at educational institutions, potentially impacting admissions and facility access nationwide.
Key Facts
- The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights is investigating Smith College for alleged Title IX violations.
- The investigation stems from a civil rights complaint filed by Defending Education concerning Smith College's policy of admitting 'self-identified transgender women'.
- The complaint alleges that admitting males who identify as women and allowing them to use women's intimate facilities discriminates against women.
- Smith College's policy, established in 2015, states that 'People who identify as women — cis, trans, and nonbinary women — are eligible to apply'.
- Smith College also has 'all-gender locker rooms' and is working on more multi-stall 'all-gender' bathrooms.
Who's Mentioned
bill_numberTitle IXdate2015locationNorthampton, Massachusettsdate2024-2025organizationSmith CollegeorganizationTrump administrationdateMondaypersonSarah Parshall PerrydateJune 2025organizationOffice of Civil RightsotherSeven SistersorganizationThe Daily WireorganizationDefending EducationorganizationDepartment of Education