The Brief The United States Department of Education is launching an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) for its policy on transgender athletes. President Trump issued an executive order banning transgender athletes from women's and girl's sports. The United States Department of Education announced an investigation into the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) after the state organization previously said it will allow students to participate in sports consistent with their gender identity. This follows President Donald Trump's executive order last week banning transgender athletes from women's and girl's sports. State laws do not override federal antidiscrimination laws, and these entities and their member schools remain subject to Title IX and its implementing regulations."