ADF Attorney Warns Transgender Athletes Could Cost Girls College Scholarships

Alliance Defending Freedom attorney Kate Anderson is raising concerns about transgender athletes competing in girls' school sports, arguing that even a small number of competitors can affect opportunities for numerous female athletes. Anderson says repeated competition in cross country and track could affect girls' podium finishes, athletic recognition and opportunities to earn college scholarships. “One male athlete in a sport can displace hundreds of girls from their opportunities,” Anderson argues, emphasizing what she describes as the cumulative effects of repeated competitions. She also invokes Title IX, the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in federally funded education programs, arguing that separate athletic opportunities have played an important role in expanding women's participation in sports. Her comments highlight the continuing debate over transgender participation in girls' athletics, competitive fairness, college scholarships and the interpretation of Title IX. Subscribe to The Center Square for more coverage of girls' sports, Title IX, transgender athlete policies, education and legal challenges involving school athletics. #GirlsSports #TitleIX #KateAnderson #AllianceDefendingFreedom #WomensSports #CollegeScholarships #TransgenderAthletes