Independent Women’s Law Center files amicus briefs in two landmark cases, arguing that male inclusion erodes Title IX and creates an unfair playing field for female athletes.
In a significant move to safeguard female athletics, the Independent Women’s Law Center (IWLC) has filed two amicus curiae briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court.
The filings support state laws in West Virginia and Idaho that seek to keep biological males out of women’s sports. The Supreme Court is set to hear two key cases, West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, which challenge these state laws.
The IWLC’s briefs provide the Court with extensive data and statistics highlighting the physical differences between male and female athletes.
They argue that males possess an undeniable competitive advantage, which is precisely why Title IX regulations permit single-sex sports. The briefs also include powerful testimonies from female athletes whose opportunities and dreams have been “shattered” by being forced to compete against biological males.
“No person actually believes Title IX legally requires the trampling of women’s sports, in favor of males,” said May Mailman, director of the IWLC. “The courts that previously ruled women’s sports are illegal were never interpreting law, but promoting a regressive future where words have no meaning and women’s progress holds no value.”
Beth Parlato, senior legal counsel for the IWLC, described the moment as “critical for the future of women’s sports.” She expressed confidence that the Court will uphold the state laws and set a precedent to preserve fair competition and safety for female athletes. The legal center’s arguments are heavily supported by its recently published third edition of the report, Competition: Title IX, Male Athletes, and the Threat To Women’s Sports.
The IWLC’s grassroots journalism arm, Independent Women’s Features, has also played a crucial role in bringing national attention to the issue by sharing stories of athletes like Payton McNabb, Hannah Arnold, Amy Olson, and Cynthia Monteleone. These personal accounts of harm caused by the inclusion of males in female sports have fueled the ongoing debate and advocacy efforts across the country.
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