Attorneys general from 24 Republican-led states are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold laws protecting women’s and girls’ sports by restricting participation to biological females. This move challenges a 9th Circuit Court ruling that froze Arizona’s law safeguarding women’s sports, citing potential violations of the Equal Protection Clause.
The coalition, led by South Carolina, argues that allowing males to compete in female sports undermines fairness and safety. “Arizona’s law restricting girls’ sports teams to biological females is just common sense,” the AGs stated. “It protects girls from competing against bigger, stronger males who identify as females.”
The petition stresses that dividing sports by sex ensures a level playing field, a foundational principle of fairness in athletics. The states supporting the challenge include Alabama, Florida, Texas, and Virginia, among others.
Public sentiment increasingly favors such protections, with many Americans pushing back against progressive policies they see as undermining women’s opportunities. The legal argument centers on ensuring fairness and safety rather than political popularity.
The Supreme Court’s decision could have far-reaching implications for the future of women’s sports and the broader debate over gender identity in American society.
