California education officials this week formally rejected a federal demand to bar transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports, a decision that President Donald Trump's administration indicated would result in repercussions.

The proposal would have required the state to apologize and restore awards to girls who lost sports titles to trans athletes.

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.