By Sen. Jim Risch
Idaho is standing up for our female athletes and defending fairness in women’s sports.
Today, I’m heading to the Supreme Court to watch in person as the Justices hear arguments on whether Idaho’s Title IX law banning men from women’s sports should stand.
The outcome of this case will shape the future of fair competition for young women and girls in Idaho and across the country.
That’s why I led an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of Idaho’s law, which was the first law in the country to ban biological men in women’s sports. I have also been the driving force behind efforts urging the Mountain West Conference to ban men from competing in women’s sports, demanding the NCAA protect female athletes in locker rooms, pressuring the International Olympic Committee to safeguard opportunities for female athletes on the Olympic stage, and much more.
My work is based on two fundamental truths:
- Women and girls deserve an even playing field.
- Biological men do not belong in women’s sports.
These facts are common sense, grounded in science, and reflect the views of the majority of Idahoans and Americans.
Title IX was created to expand opportunities for women. Any attempt by the courts to rewrite that law would erase decades of progress made by hardworking female athletes.
Life isn’t fair, but sports should be. Idaho’s law upholds that principle, and I am confident the Court will come to the same conclusion.
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About Jim Risch
Jim Risch proudly represents the people of Idaho in the United States Senate. He currently chairs the Foreign Relations Committee and sits on the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Risch previously served as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and State Senator. For the latest press releases and constituent services visit risch.senate.gov.
