State department officials around the world have been ordered to bar transgender athletes from visiting the U.S. for sporting competitions.

The U.S. State Department has instructed officials to deny visas to transgender athletes attempting to enter the country for competition, according to reports.

The State Department has reportedly ordered US officials worldwide to deny visas to trans athletes hoping to compete in events in the country. The directive from the US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Monday could affect transgender athletes looking to compete in the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in three years’ time,

Silenced for refusing to apologize for a social media post pointing out trans athlete who won girls' competition, Maine Rep. Laurel Libby says she is "considering all options."

Maine's House of Representatives censured Laurel Libby over a post that included details about a transgender high school athlete.

Maine lawmakers have formalized their disapproval of Representative Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) after her social media posts about a transgender athlete. The posts have received national attention, including from President Donald Trump,