California Protest Against Trans Athletes in Girls’ Sports
On Friday, activists and families of California girls will march to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) meeting in Costa Mesa to protest state laws permitting biologically male trans athletes to compete in girls’ sports. Organized by the California Family Council, the rally highlights concerns over fairness in athletics, especially after a trans athlete’s controversial victory at the CIF track and field championships.
Key speakers at the event will include female athletes like Taylor Starling, Kaitlyn Slavin, and Celeste Duyst. Both Starling and Slavin are currently involved in a lawsuit against the Riverside Unified School District, following an incident where a trans athlete claimed Starling’s varsity cross-country position. They allege that school officials likened their “Save Girls Sports” T-shirts to swastikas. Duyst gained attention in April for a heartfelt speech about sharing locker room space with a trans athlete, illustrating the emotional weight of the issue.
Sophia Lorey, Outreach Director of the California Family Council, emphasized the significance of the protest, stating that girls are being sidelined by policies that disregard biological differences. This follows heightened scrutiny after Jurupa Valley High School’s trans athlete, AB Hernandez, won multiple championships, which sparked backlash from various quarters, including former President Donald Trump, who threatened funding cuts and fines if state policies remain unchanged.
Recent polling indicates that a majority of Californians, including 71% of public school parents, oppose allowing biological male trans athletes in girls’ sports. Amid these tensions, California Attorney General Rob Bonta affirmed the state’s commitment to defending transgender rights against potential federal interventions. The evolving debate raises critical questions about inclusivity, fairness, and the future of women’s sports in California.
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