Multiple school districts in Northern Virginia, including Arlington and Fairfax, have initiated legal action against the U.S. Department of Education and the Trump administration. The lawsuits stem from a funding freeze imposed over disagreements concerning transgender student policies. These districts argue that the federal government is unlawfully withholding vital funding, which they claim undermines their ability to support transgender students. The situation highlights an ongoing conflict between local educational authorities and federal policies, with potential implications for Title IX compliance and the rights of transgender individuals in schools.