A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the city of Hamtramck, Michigan, after it approved a policy banning the display of all private flags.
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U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee bars transgender athletes from women’s Olympic sports
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is barring transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, in line with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.
Read More U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee bars transgender athletes from women’s Olympic sportsSimone Biles apologizes for attacking Riley Gaines over objection to transgenders in women’s sports
Olympic athlete Simone Biles has issued an apology to former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines after attacking her for opposing transgender people competing in women’s sports.
Read More Simone Biles apologizes for attacking Riley Gaines over objection to transgenders in women’s sportsTexas AG Paxton launches investigation after ‘trans-identifying’ male swimmer wins 5 gold medals at women’s swimming competition
A biological male athlete who identifies as a woman reportedly won five events at a women’s swimming competition for the U.S. Masters Swimming in San Antonio last month, prompting an investigation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Read More Texas AG Paxton launches investigation after ‘trans-identifying’ male swimmer wins 5 gold medals at women’s swimming competitionNevada: Schools Enact Ban On Biological Male Athletes On Female Sports Teams
The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) voted on Tuesday to implement a gender eligibility policy that restricts transgender-identifying male athletes from participating in female sports. The regulation mandates that only individuals assigned female at birth are eligible to compete on female sports teams within the state.
Read More Nevada: Schools Enact Ban On Biological Male Athletes On Female Sports TeamsBill Blocking Trans Athletes In Women’s Sports Fails In Senate
A bill to ban biological males from participating in school athletic competitions designated for female athletes failed to advance Monday night, with Democrats standing united on the vote.
Read More Bill Blocking Trans Athletes In Women’s Sports Fails In Senate