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A number of professional athletes have signed a letter opposing the ban of trans women and girls from women’s sports.
The ‘Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023’ (HR734) was introduced by Florida Republican Gregory Steube.
The bill calls for a federal ban on transgender girls and women from participating in sports “for women and girls.”
The open letter was organised by Athlete Ally and signed by 40 athletes in total.
Additionally, it has been signed by LGBTQ+ stars like Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird, Chris Mosier, Devin Ibanez and CeCe Telfer.
The letter declares that “every single child should have access to the lifesaving power of sports.”
“Transgender and intersex human rights are under attack,” it continues. “If this bill passes, transgender and intersex girls and women throughout the country will be forced to sit on the sidelines.”
Furthermore, they outline that policing who can and cannot play school sports will deter cisgender girls also from participating.