Ed Dept. Opens Title IX Probe into Smith College

The Education Department's civil rights arm launched an investigation into Smith College, an all-women's school, for allegedly violating federal sex discrimination laws by admitting trans women and allowing them to access bathrooms, locker rooms and dormitories and participate in women's sports. It is the latest college to be targeted by the agency's Office for Civil Rights as the Trump administration looks to squash policies related to students' gender identity nationwide. Read Full Article »