California girls' sports advocates vow fight after judge tosses trans athlete case: 'Far from over'

A federal judge has dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit challenging California’s policies allowing biological male athletes to compete in girls’ school sports teams, citing administrative funding rules rather than the core issue of fairness. Advocates for girls’ sports, disappointed by the ruling, have vowed to continue their fight, emphasizing that the judge’s decision did not address the underlying debate over biological fairness. The Department of Justice is considering an appeal, remaining committed to enforcing policies that prevent biological males from participating in girls’ sports.

• A federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit challenging California’s policies on transgender athletes in girls’ sports.
• The dismissal was based on administrative funding rules, not a ruling on the fairness or legality of the policies.
• Advocates for girls’ sports plan to continue their fight, emphasizing biological sex differences.
• The Department of Justice is considering an appeal, reaffirming its commitment to enforcing policies against biological males in girls’ sports.
• The case originated from concerns over transgender athlete AB Hernandez competing in girls’ track events.