former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines President Joe Biden’s overhaul of Title IX called it the current administration’s “most anti-women” effort, as six other states filed lawsuits Tuesday challenging the new provisions.
During a virtual press conference attended by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Scumetti and West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Gaines spoke about protecting LGBTQ+ students and changing the way sexual harassment and assault claims are tried on campus. He spoke in detail about the complete review aimed at.
President Joe Biden speaks at the IBEW Construction and Maintenance Conference, Friday, April 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
“This is the most anti-women, anti-realistic pursuit of any administration to date,” says Outkick contributor and organizer Gaines. “Gains for Girls” He spoke on the podcast.
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“Across the country, in a variety of sports, men are competing in women’s competitions, being given spots on women’s teams, and being allowed access to locker rooms. They have stolen over 943 trophies, medals and titles.” In 458 different disciplines and over 31 sports, for every time a man participates in an event or forms a team, a female athlete The harm they cause is exponential, as you lose race opportunities, spots, or playing time for that team. on the field. ”
Mr. Gaines also expressed concern. women-only space, Including the locker room.
“Allowing men to participate in women’s sports is dangerous, unfair, discriminatory and regressive. And it must stop. That’s why we’ve been so persistent in seeking protections for women and girls, including sports, spaces, and opportunities for women and girls.I know that.” I won’t resign until it’s for the better. ”
Former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines speaks before Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis at the Greenville Convention Center on Friday, June 2, 2023. (Mackenzie Lange/Staff/USA TODAY NETWORK)
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The administration’s new rules broadly protect sex-based discrimination but provide no guidance regarding transgender athletes, although many Republican states argue they could be interpreted that way. .
Tuesday’s filing, co-led by Tennessee, West Virginia and Kentucky, and joined by Virginia, Ohio and Indiana, also challenges the authority of the rewrite.
“The new regulations expand Title IX’s definition of sex discrimination to include gender identity, which is completely inconsistent with the letter of the law,” Scumetti said Tuesday.
“In our system, Congress makes the laws. Elected representatives are given the power and ability to make the nation’s laws. Federal agencies cannot rewrite those laws. That’s why we’re saying: “The Department of Education’s attempt to expand the definition of sex discrimination violates a fundamental principle of American government: separation of powers. ”
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“Today there is a group of states that are stepping up and saying that is unacceptable,” Morrissey added. “This takes away from women’s privacy. It threatens women’s safety. It jeopardizes having fairness and justice in terms of participation in sports. Obviously, it takes away from the First Amendment and federalism.” These are just a few of the issues that come with it.” That’s why these six states are coming together to fight against this very radical policy. ”
Scumetti said states should “resist” despite the risk of not receiving federal education funding.
“I think every state across America needs to say no to this fundamental rewrite of Title IX. And if the federal government is going to impose an illegal interpretation on each state, I think each state will have to resist.” I’ve always said, ‘I hope the federal government doesn’t take away economic opportunities for women and some schools, but I also say no to these sweeping changes. I think it’s important to say that. States play a vital role in our constitutional governance system, and we cannot allow the federal government to play roughshod over their rights. ”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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