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Texas AG Investigates USA Fencing Over Transgender Policy

4/10/2025

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is probing the USA Fencing Association after Stephanie Turner was disqualified for declining to face a transgender competitor. Paxton argues that the association's policies breach Texas consumer protection laws. While USA Fencing champions inclusivity, critics contend that these policies threaten the integrity of women's sports.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is probing the USA Fencing Association after Stephanie Turner was disqualified for declining to face a transgender competitor. Paxton argues that the association's policies breach Texas consumer protection laws. While USA Fencing champions inclusivity, critics contend that these policies threaten the integrity of women's sports.