• Minnesota AG Keith Ellison is suing the Trump DOJ over transgender athletes in girls’ sports.
  • The case pits federal power against state defiance, with national stakes for Title IX protections.
  • Controversy grows as trans athletes reshape state competitions and fuel heated legal challenges.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (TDR) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is boasting about his lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice, positioning himself at the center of a cultural and political storm over transgender athletes in girls’ sports.

Ellison’s Challenge to Trump

In an interview with Public Citizen, Ellison gloated: “We are fighting to protect transgender athletes. Donald Trump and Pam Bondi were threatening to sue me, I sued them first!” He framed the battle as a defense of minors, insisting the fight is “about kids who just want to be on the team.”

The White House slammed Ellison’s suit, with spokesperson Harrison Fields calling it “creepy and anti-woman.” The statement underscored the Trump administration’s insistence that its Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports order is about fairness and safety, not discrimination.

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Trans Athletes in Minnesota Schools

Minnesota’s policy has already produced headline moments. A transgender pitcher led Champlin Park High School to a state championship in the spring, sparking a lawsuit from three girls who allege the inclusion policy violates their rights.

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The lawsuit targets multiple officials, including Erich Martens of the Minnesota State High School League and Education Commissioner Willie Jett, while also naming Ellison as a defendant. One plaintiff described competing as a “mental battle,” saying the experience left her with “little to no confidence.”

Her testimony echoes national debates, where critics argue biological males hold unfair advantages. Polling consistently shows most Americans side with restrictions, raising the stakes of state-level lawsuits.

A Wider Culture War

Ellison’s defense of transgender inclusion aligns with progressive activism but stands in sharp contrast to efforts in Idaho, Texas, and Florida, where legislatures have pursued bans.

Legal scholars note that Ellison’s suit could provide a test case for how far federal authority extends in dictating athletic participation under Title IX. The Supreme Court has not yet weighed in directly, though cases are mounting.

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Meanwhile, Ellison’s posture has drawn attention from unlikely quarters. Far-right commentator Nick Fuentes has praised Ellison’s stance — a bizarre twist that highlights fractures among Trump’s own base.

The Political Spotlight

Ellison’s activism has fueled speculation about his national ambitions. His embrace of Trump-style trolling — similar to that of Gavin Newsom — has won him attention from Democrats searching for a foil to Trump.

But backlash is building. Conservative groups point to polls showing broad support for bans, while parents’ groups argue Minnesota’s approach is reckless. Laws like the failed Preserving Girls’ Sports Act show the divide even within Minnesota’s own legislature.

Republicans argue that Ellison’s fight mirrors progressive overreach elsewhere, from California’s sanctuary policies to New York’s migrant housing battles. Critics say Ellison is using kids’ sports to build his profile for a potential national run.

What Happens Next

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The lawsuit moves into federal court, with potential consequences far beyond Minnesota. If Ellison prevails, it may embolden other blue states to resist Trump’s order. If he loses, it could reinforce federal authority and tighten restrictions nationwide.

Observers expect the case to drag on, with Department of Education reviews and HHS oversight already underway.

Regardless of the outcome, Ellison has thrust Minnesota into the middle of a fight reshaping American politics.

The question remains: Will Ellison’s gamble on transgender inclusion make him a national hero to Democrats — or hand Trump another rallying cry?

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