Auburn’s Gender Policy Under Fire | Birmingham News

Auburn University is clinging to a discrimination policy that includes gender identity and expression, despite mounting legal pressure and shifting federal interpretations — even as the University of Alabama updated its own policies to align with current law. While Auburn claims compliance and says it’s reviewing the policy this fall, courts and agencies like the EEOC have made clear that gender identity isn’t automatically protected under Title Nine, except in limited employment contexts. Attorney General Steve Marshall has publicly opposed what he calls “radical gender ideology,” arguing Title Nine was always meant to protect biological sex. With the Auburn Board of Trustees meeting soon — but not addressing this policy — students, staff, and visitors are still navigating rules that may conflict with federal law, leaving the future uncertain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b940159f3d06b60a