Thread by @WomensLibFront

Here’s a quick thread on what you need to know about WoLF’s petition for rulemaking to @usedgov and @teachcardona. #SaveTitleIX #SaveWomensSports 👇

https://twitter.com/WomensLibFront/status/1359503703011696643

1. A “petition for rulemaking” is a request to an agency that they issue, amend, or repeal a specific regulation. Since Biden’s EO directed them to adjust their regulations for "gender identity," we want to force them to consider our petition first.
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2. If the petition is rejected, the decision may be subject to judicial review and the agency must provide “an appropriately reasoned statement of the grounds for denial.”

3. In some cases, courts have found agencies’ denials of petitions to be in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, and the courts have remanded the denial to the agency to reconsider the petition.

4. Our petition requests that the @usedgov issue a regulation ensuring that they will enforce Title IX in accordance with the Office of Civil Rights, especially since @teachcardona specifically said he would NOT enforce Title IX to protect women’s sports.
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5. This petition may seem like just a bureaucratic move, but it’s actually the first step in putting pressure on the @JoeBiden administration and get them on the record about this issue. However they respond will lay the groundwork for future action.

6. The Department of Education is just one agency, and there are multiple others where we may need to take similar action, including Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, and the DOJ and Bureau of Prisons.

7. So what’s the role of Congress? Congress has created the legislation that the agencies are interpreting in their regulations (including Title IX in this case). They have oversight over these agencies, and can exert pressure on them.

8. This is why we are asking everyone to write to their members of Congress to support our petition. When you fill out this form, it will automatically send your letter (which you can customize!) to your Senators and House Rep:
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9. When @usedgov makes their next move, we’ll be coming to you on the next steps. This may include replying to a call for public comment on the proposed regulation, or supporting potential legal escalation.

10. On a related note, we've also recently endorsed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, proposed by @SenMikeLee. You can also take action to ask your Senators to support this bill! #SaveTitleIX #SaveWomensSports

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11. If you would like to support our work holding @JoeBiden and his administration accountable, please consider making a tax-deductible donation today to support our advocacy! We could not do this without all of you. #SaveTitleIX #SaveWomensSports

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