A federal judge has deferred a Title IX ruling in a lawsuit involving transgender athlete participation at San Jose State University, allowing the case to move forward while awaiting guidance from the Supreme Court.

U.S. District Judge Kato Crews made the decision to postpone the Title IX determination in the ongoing volleyball-related lawsuit against the university. The judge cited pending Supreme Court cases involving transgender athletes that could provide relevant legal precedent.

The Supreme Court is expected to issue decisions on transgender athlete cases by June, which could significantly impact how federal courts interpret Title IX protections in similar disputes. Title IX is the federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in education programs and activities.

The lawsuit against San Jose State involves questions about transgender athlete participation in collegiate volleyball. The case has drawn attention as part of broader national debates over transgender rights in sports and educational settings.

By deferring the Title IX ruling, Judge Crews allows the litigation to continue on other grounds while potentially benefiting from Supreme Court clarity on related constitutional and statutory questions. The timing suggests the court recognizes the significance of the pending high court decisions for resolving similar cases nationwide.