The Trump administration signaled that it would pursue enforcement actions against the state and previously threatened to cut federal education funds.

Gavin Newsom, D, that legal action is likely after the state declined to adopt federal guidelines. Education Department threatens legal action against California The conflict stems from President Donald Trump's directives to restore biological sex distinctions and remove access to women's and girls' activities for transgender women.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday threatened the state of California with legal action after the state refused to ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports as demanded by President Donald Trump's administration.