Biden Admin Slapped With Lawsuit Over Rule Pushing Businesses To Adopt ‘Transgender’ Policies

SUMMARY

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over an April policy update that expanded the definition of discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to include “gender identity.” The EEOC's revision requires employers to accommodate transgender employees, including the use of preferred pronouns and allowing access to gender-specific spaces. Paxton, supported by the Heritage Foundation, argues that the EEOC overstepped its authority, violating the Administrative Procedure Act and exceeding the limits of Congress's intent. The lawsuit seeks to block the EEOC’s rule entirely, claiming that the agency has limited rulemaking power and exceeded its authority. The Heritage Foundation echoed these concerns, arguing that the guidance violates the First Amendment and places women at risk.