On Thursday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall applauded the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) for agreeing to determine whether states can ban transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's school sports teams.
"We are one step closer to protecting girls and women in sports," Marshall said in a social media post. "Proud that Alabama led the multistate coalition in support of Idaho & WV. Looking forward to returning fairness in opportunity for sports!"
The Supreme Court will take up two cases, both of which challenge sports bans in Idaho and West Virginia. Marshall, who for years has taken on multiple issues surrounding transgender issues nationwide, filed amicus briefs in support of Idaho and West Virginia.
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The Supreme Court has yet to announce a date for when it will hear oral arguments.
"Our coalition is determined to preserve the 50 years of work that expanded opportunities and leveled the playing field for girls and women in sports," Marshall wrote in his West Virginia brief. "But the left continues to pander to a small minority of their base, urging states and courts to disregard years of scientific evidence showing that males have a competitive advantage over female athletes in competition. Parents of daughters are rightfully outraged at the loss of positions on teams and college scholarships. As our multiple briefs to the Supreme Court show, it's time to return to fairness in opportunity for sports."
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