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Florida Threatens Lawsuit to Bar Trans Dancers from Irish Championships

7/4/2026

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Florida officials are invoking the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act to bar transgender participants from female categories at Irish Dance Championships.
On June 29, James Uthmeier sent a letter, signed by Rep. Randy Fine and Rep. Greg Steube, citing the Act and 2024 transgender teen’s girls’ win.
Uthmeier warned his office will sue if Competitive Irish Dance Association (CLRG) and Irish Dance Teachers Association (IDTANA) do not follow Florida law.

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Story summary

Florida officials are invoking the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act to bar transgender participants from female categories at Irish Dance Championships.
On June 29, James Uthmeier sent a letter, signed by Rep. Randy Fine and Rep. Greg Steube, citing the Act and 2024 transgender teen’s girls’ win.
Uthmeier warned his office will sue if Competitive Irish Dance Association (CLRG) and Irish Dance Teachers Association (IDTANA) do not follow Florida law.