California attorney Julie Hamill confronted CNN anchor Brianna Keilar during a segment discussing transgender participation in girls’ sports. The exchange centered on A.B. Hernandez, a transgender high school athlete competing in California’s girls’ track events. Hamill, president of the California Justice Center, argued that allowing biological males to compete in female sports violates Title IX and compromises fairness.
When Keilar referred to Hernandez as “her,” Hamill interjected, questioning the use of female pronouns for a biological male. Hamill asserted that Hernandez should compete in the male category to ensure fairness for female athletes. She emphasized that Title IX mandates equal opportunities for women, and allowing males in female sports undermines this principle.
Keilar suggested that President Donald Trump’s threat to withhold federal funding from states permitting transgender athletes in girls’ sports could harm all student-athletes. Hamill countered that non-compliance with federal law justifies the withdrawal of funds, placing responsibility on the state rather than the federal government.
The debate also touched on the broader implications of gender identity policies in sports and the potential impact on children’s well-being. Hamill highlighted concerns about irreversible medical procedures on minors and called for open discussions without fear of being labeled as bigots or transphobes.
