True American with Fielding Chase

No Balls in Women's Sports

Fielding Chase Season 1 Episode 8

In this episode we review the Trump Administration's transgender ban in women's sports! 

On February 5, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," aiming to exclude transgender women from participating in female sports categories. This directive mandates federal agencies and state attorneys general to enforce the prohibition, with potential penalties including the withdrawal of federal funding from institutions that do not comply (APNEWS.COM).

The executive order redefines sex under Title IX as strictly biological and immutable, reversing previous interpretations that included gender identity. This shift has significant implications for educational institutions and athletic organizations across the country (APNEWS.COM). 

In response, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced its compliance with the new federal standard, amending its policies to restrict participation in women's sports to individuals assigned female at birth. NCAA President Charlie Baker stated that the order provides a clear national standard, contrasting with the previously conflicting state laws and court decisions (THEM.US). 

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