High Court’s Ruling Means Colleges Face Enhanced Risk Associated with Gender Discrimination

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last month that individuals alleging gender discrimination against a school can take an additional legal path when pursuing their claim. Notably, the court ruled the plaintiffs can pursue a claim under Section 1983, which enforces the equal-protection clause of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, in addition to the more common route of filing a claim under Title IX.   The ruling may mean more exposure for schools and their athletic departments, where gender