24 states’ attorneys general call on Supreme Court to keep biological boys out of girls sports
Attorneys general from 24 states are banding together to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling and uphold an Arizona law that prohibits biological boys from participating on girls’ sports teams. The move comes in response to a federal appeals court decision that deemed the law likely in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson emphasized the importance of maintaining separate sports teams for boys and girls to ensure a level playing field. Wilson stated, “Arizona’s law restricting girls’ sports teams to biological females is just common sense, and it protects girls from competing against bigger, stronger males who identify as females.”
Joining Wilson in support of the petition are attorneys general from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wyoming. These states all have laws similar to Arizona’s that aim to preserve the integrity of girls’ sports by limiting participation to biological females.
The petition argues that the Equal Protection Clause does not prohibit states from offering separate sports teams for men, women, boys, and girls. The attorneys general stress that biological differences, rather than gender identity, necessitate the division of sports teams by sex. They highlight that on average, biological males possess physical advantages over biological females, making it crucial to maintain separate teams to ensure fair competition.
The attorneys general are calling on the Supreme Court to clarify that states have the authority to safeguard women’s sports from unfair competition and provide meaningful athletic opportunities for girls and women. The goal is to uphold the integrity of girls’ sports and prevent biological males from gaining an unfair advantage by competing on female teams.
In a time where the debate over transgender participation in sports continues to spark controversy, the attorneys general are taking a stand to protect the essence of girls’ sports. By advocating for the preservation of separate teams based on biological sex, they aim to uphold the principles of fairness and equality in athletic competition. The Supreme Court’s decision on this matter will have significant implications for the future of women’s sports and the ongoing debate surrounding transgender athletes.
