Former president's remarks did not otherwise address LGBTQ issues
Opponents of the bill said that if the proposal ever were to become law, it would immediately draw legal challenges for being discriminatory
Bills banning trans youth from participating in sports already have passed in 24 states, although some have been blocked by active lawsuits
The so-called “Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act” was introduced with a press release from Tuberville’s office
A national law that further stigmatizes these children is completely unnecessary and would only put students at greater risk
40 prominent athletes including soccer player Megan Rapinoe and boxer Patricio Manuel signed a letter Monday
“Today, Republicans are showing their real priorities, political priorities, by considering a trans and intersex sports ban"
The governor labeled the bill as “mean” because it targets “the most emotionally fragile children in the state of Louisiana”
According to Equality Ohio, throughout the policy's 10-year history, fewer than 20 Trans girls were approved to play high school girls' sports
The legislation would restrict transgender women and girls from playing on school sports teams that match their gender identity