The Justice Department on Wednesday sued California over the state's transgender athlete policies that allow transgender athletes to compete in girls and women's sports, arguing they conflict with federal law.

The U.S. Department of Justice filed suit Wednesday, two days after the California Department of Education said it would not strip trans athletes of their medals or repeal a 2013 law that allows student-athletes to compete on sports teams and use facilities that reflect their gender identity.

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against two California agencies, accusing them of violating Title IX by allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ sports.