A formal complaint has been filed with the U.S. Department of Education, alleging Title IX violations at Princeton University. The allegations center around policies that reportedly prioritize gender identity over biological sex, creating potentially unsafe and uncomfortable conditions for female students.
The complaint details concerns about “gender-inclusive” restrooms at Yeh College and New College West. Over 500 students are allegedly required to share these facilities, which feature communal showers and toilet stalls with gaps, lacking adequate privacy.
First-year students have no option to opt out of this arrangement, as residential college assignments are made randomly. This leaves female students vulnerable to deeply unsettling experiences, including witnessing others using the facilities without privacy.
Students have already voiced their discomfort and feelings of insecurity regarding these bathroom policies. Reports indicate a sense of being unsafe and a lack of privacy due to the design and shared nature of the facilities.
Beyond bathroom access, the complaint also challenges Princeton’s provision of gender hormone replacement therapy to students and its embrace of gender-affirming practices. These actions, the complaint argues, disregard established federal law and directives.
Princeton hosts separate graduation ceremonies, including “Rose Graduation” for “women and fem accomplishments” and “Lavender Graduation” for “queer and trans accomplishments.” The complaint suggests these events further emphasize a rejection of biological realities.
The filing demands immediate correction of these alleged violations and a thorough investigation by the Department of Education. It asserts that Princeton has effectively erased the significance of biological sex on campus.
The organization behind the complaint argues that Princeton, despite its prestigious history, has prioritized being “transgender friendly” over adhering to federal law and protecting the rights of its female students to an equal educational experience.
This complaint echoes previous federal scrutiny of similar policies. Past administrations have investigated instances where facilities were altered to accommodate gender identity, potentially at the expense of female students’ privacy and safety.
The core issue revolves around a fundamental question: how do educational institutions balance inclusivity with the established rights and protections afforded to students based on biological sex, as defined by federal law?
