The Wisconsin Interest Athletic Association (WIAA) is the last state sports organization in Capitular before the recent executive order of President Donald Trump that prevents Trans athletes from competing in girls’ sports.
The Wiaa on Wednesday announced an update of its policies that declared that only athletes “designated as women at birth” could compete in girls’ sports.
“Today, the WIAA Control Board voted to update the organization’s policy regarding eligibility for students-matters, affirming compliance with federal directives in which only students designated as women at birth will be able to participate in competitions in competitions Girls, “said Wiaa executive director Stephanie Hauser. A statement. “Working in consultation with the legal advisor, our Board updated this policy to ensure that our membership is provided for clarity while working to comply with the new federal orientation of the White House.”
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The new Wisconsin policy reflects that of the NCAA, since it still allows biological athletes to participate in girls’ practices, but not official competitions.
The State had allowed the participation of transgender athletes in girls’ sports since 2013.
Last April, the governor of Wisconsin, Tony Evers, vetoed a bill that would have prohibited the transgender athletes of high school competing in women’s sports teams.
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Evers said in a press release when he vetoed that bill that would veto any bill that “harms LGBTQ Wisconsinites” and the mental health of children. ”
“I will watch any bill that makes Wisconsin a less safe, less inclusive and less cozy place for LGBTQ people and children, and I will continue to maintain my promise to use each power available to defend them, protect their rights, and keep them safe” said Evers.
“The states of this country can give way to radical policies aimed at LGBTQ people and families and threaten the daily life of LGBTQ people and their ability to be safe, valued, supported and welcome being who they are. As long Great state, Wisconsin will not be among them. ”
However, now the State has entered in line with another 25 that already have established laws to avoid trans athletes in girls’ sports, and others that have updated their policies after Trump’s executive order.
Wisconsin voted for Trump in the 2016 and 2024 presidential elections, but otherwise is known as a blue state in recent history. But now, Wisconsin is the last state that agrees to enforce Trump’s policy to protect girls and women from trans inclusion in sports. The opposition to trans inclusion has become a more bipartisan problem during the last year.
A recent one New York Times/Ipsos Survey He discovered that the vast majority of Americans, including most Democrats, do not believe that transgender athletes are allowed to compete in women’s sports. Of the 2,128 people surveyed, 79% said that biological men who identify as women should not be allowed to participate in women’s sports.
Of the 1,025 people who identified themselves as Democrats or inclined Democrats, 67% said that transgender athletes should not be able to compete with women.
Even so, some blue states have refused to comply with Trump’s executive order and continue allowing Trans athletes to compete with girls. California, Minnesota and Maine are among the most prominent states that have openly challenged Trump on the subject.
But those states run the risk of losing federal funds, according to Trump’s order policy. California and Minnesota are also currently under investigation by the United States Department of Education for possible violations of Title IX when they go against Trump’s order as well.
Secretary of Education Names of Trump, Linda McMahon, He made clear his position on trans inclusion in women and girls sports during his confirmation audience.
“I don’t think biological boys can compete against girls in sports, and I think that now that has not only had People spokeBecause that was something that Trump ran very strongly, but I think the court has spoken, “McMahon said.
“We really return to what Title IX was originally established to do and that was to protect social discrimination. Women should feel safe in their locker rooms. They should feel safe in their spaces. They should not have to be exposed to men who vanish in front of them. ”
