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124 Athletes Support Transgender Sports Restrictions Amid Legal Battle

12/12/2025

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A group of 124 sports figures, including 12 Olympic medalists, signed a brief backing Idaho and West Virginia laws restricting transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
They argue these laws protect women from mental and physical harm.
130 Democrats, including Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), back the trans athletes' plaintiffs in two Supreme Court cases set for January 13, which could significantly impact the interpretation of Title IX.

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A group of 124 sports figures, including 12 Olympic medalists, signed a brief backing Idaho and West Virginia laws restricting transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
They argue these laws protect women from mental and physical harm.
130 Democrats, including Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), back the trans athletes' plaintiffs in two Supreme Court cases set for January 13, which could significantly impact the interpretation of Title IX.