Rep. Mullin Condemns Supreme Court Transgender Sports Ruling

Washington, D.C.- I am disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to uphold states' discriminatory laws banning transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams that match their gender identity-a decision that will cause real harm to youth who simply want to be themselves while playing alongside their peers. Local school leaders and athletic officials are best positioned to make individual determinations about safety and fairness. We shouldn't have sweeping prohibitions based on fear. States should be focused on breaking down barriers to participation, but instead this decision sends a devastating message to youth who already face discrimination. While this case is focused on school sports, it leaves the door open to further attacks on transgender rights more broadly. As a proud member of the Equality Caucus and a representative of the diverse San Francisco Bay Area, I will continue to fight for the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ individuals everywhere.

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