Judge Rules for Eastern Michigan University Athletes, Granting Preliminary Injunction in Title IX Case, Which Will Pause Cutting of Four Sports

A federal judge from Eastern District of Michigan has granted a request for a preliminary injunction made by two female Eastern Michigan University (EMU) athletes, who had sued the university, claiming it violated Title IX when it eliminated four sports programs — Women’s Softball, Women’s Tennis, Men’s Swimming, and Men’s Wrestling.   At the time, EMU President James Smith said the move was “necessary” due to budget issues and would result in a savings of approximately $2.4 m