While the attorneys general of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and California are leading the case, the
lawsuit is backed by the attorneys general of 14 other states plus the District of Columbia. In early May, DeVos unveiled the new Title IX regulations for sexual harassment on campuses. The biggest
takeaways from the new rules are the expansion of due process for those accused of sexual misconduct.
In reference to the various stipulations that extend due process protections to the accused, the lawsuit claims that the rule “undercuts” the mandate of Title IX to “eradicate” sex discrimination in federally funded activities.