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Athletes and Advocates Address Participation of Transgender Girls in California State Track Meet

At the 2025 California Interscholastic Federation State Track and Field Championships in Clovis, transgender athlete AB Hernandez qualified for finals in multiple girls' events amid protests and rule changes.
This event followed CIF's last-minute rule changes to ensure biological females receive medals despite competing against trans athletes, amid escalating political tensions and public debates.
Protests outside the stadium included about a dozen demonstrators chanting slogans like "No boys in girls sports," and an arrest occurred after a flag was used in an assault during the tensions.
Federal authorities, including U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, stated they will pursue investigations and civil rights litigation related to the situation, while President Trump publicly criticized the participation of trans girls in girls' sports.
The controversy highlights ongoing disputes over transgender participation policies in school sports, prompting legal scrutiny and divided public opinion about fairness and inclusion.

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Aerial Banner Saying, 'No Boys in Girls' Sports' Flies over Track Meet

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Protests break out after 16-year-old AB Hernandez dominates events at California’s state championships

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