The issue focused on specifically protecting LGBT persons from discrimination under Federal laws (created under Title VII and Title IX), however this discussion focuses more on protecting transgender persons from discrimination under Title IX than Title VII itself. Title IX prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression and prohibits discrimination based on gender transition (although Title IX does not prohibit discrimination based on transgender identity). Title IX prohibits discrimination based on gender transition because transgender persons face discrimination based on gender transition even though Title IX prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression. Title IX