Girls sue to block participation of transgender athletes
By PAT EATON-ROBB February 12, 2020
https://apnews.com/article/8fd300537131153cc44e0cf2ade3244b
The families of three female high school runners filed a federal lawsuit [in February 2020] seeking to block transgender athletes [biologically born boys who now identify as female] in Connecticut from participating in girls sports. “Mentally and physically, we know the outcome before the race even starts,” said Smith, who is the daughter of former Major League pitcher Lee Smith. “That biological unfairness doesn’t go away because of what someone believes about gender identity. All girls deserve the chance to compete on a level playing field.” “Our dream is not to come in second or third place, but to win fair and square,” Mitchell said. “All we’re asking for is a fair chance.”
The two seniors [who identify themselves as transgender are still in the process of transitioning, and] have combined to win 15 girls state indoor or outdoor championship races since 2017, according to the lawsuit. “Forcing girls to be spectators in their own sports is completely at odds with Title IX, a federal law designed to create equal opportunities for women in education and athletics,” attorney Christiana Holcomb said. “Connecticut’s policy violates that law and reverses nearly 50 years of advances for women.”
The American Civil Liberties Union said it will represent the transgender teens and defend the Connecticut policy in court... Connecticut is one of 17 states that allowed transgender high school athletes to compete without restrictions in 2019,
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