Activist athletes urge California girls’ track title contenders to stand up to trans inclusion at state meet

Activist athletes urge California girls’ track title contenders to stand up to trans inclusion at state meet

Former athletes and legal experts support girls competing and raise concerns about fairness and first amendment rights

Paula Scanlan, former University of Pennsylvania swimmer, testifies during the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitution and Limited Government hearing on gender-affirming care for children. (Jasper Colt-USA TODAY)

Stephanie Turner on Fox News Channel (Fox News)

Payton McNabb was severely injured after being struck in the head and neck by a spike from a transgender-identifying male on the opposing volleyball team. (Courtesy of IW Features and Payton McNabb)

Track and field athlete Selina Soule speaks during an event celebrating the House of Representatives passing The Protection Of Women And Girls In Sports Act outside the U.S. Capitol on Apr. 20, 2023, in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)