Despite the change in trans participation policies by USA Swimming that would have disqualified her, NCAA ruled Thomas was qualified to swim
Major medical groups, like the American Medical Association, generally oppose legislation that bans or criminalizes gender-affirming care
"I don't think biological boys should compete in women's sports — we have to protect women's sports. That's the bottom line"
"Judge Meachum’s ruling that the policy is likely unconstitutional & may not be enforced brings welcome relief to the parents & children"
Paxton called the guidance a “misinterpretation” of the law & says that such procedures can, in fact, constitute ‘child abuse’”
"Transgender kids are kids, and they do not deserve to be the targets of dehumanizing attacks that invalidate their identity”
This bill marks the second anti-trans bill enacted in 2022, and the 11th state to pass an anti-trans sports ban
