Former San Jose State University volleyball star Brooke Slusser has been permanently banned from TikTok. The platform cited violations of community guidelines after Slusser posted videos detailing her alleged experience sharing an apartment with a transgender teammate.
Slusser confirmed the ban via screenshots, noting an unsuccessful appeal process. She alleges that university coaching staff encouraged her to house a male athlete without disclosure, stating she unknowingly shared a bed with him.
The incident occurs amidst a broader legal conflict. San Jose State University and the California State University system have sued the federal government, challenging a Department of Education investigation that found Title IX violations.
While high-profile figures rally behind Slusser, she has faced significant online backlash. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions regarding biological sex classifications in women's collegiate sports and social media moderation policies.