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11 Lawmakers Demand WNBA Protect Caitlin Clark, Threaten DOJ Probe

7/14/2026

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11 U.S. representatives wrote to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert accusing the league of failing to protect Caitlin Clark.
The Indiana Fever said it had no contact with the representatives, was unaware of the letter, and emphasized player safety.
The Republican Study Committee chair warned that league inaction after Clark’s neck strike could prompt Department of Justice and EEOC investigations, framing the issue as protecting sports.

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11 U.S. representatives wrote to WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert accusing the league of failing to protect Caitlin Clark.
The Indiana Fever said it had no contact with the representatives, was unaware of the letter, and emphasized player safety.
The Republican Study Committee chair warned that league inaction after Clark’s neck strike could prompt Department of Justice and EEOC investigations, framing the issue as protecting sports.