In a major development for women’s sports and equal opportunity, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a pivotal case that could define whether biological males are allowed to compete in women’s athletics. The lawsuit, brought by female athletes, challenges the growing trend of male inclusion in women’s sports—and now, the highest court in the country will weigh in.
We’re the athletes behind this case. And we’re grateful the Court will finally consider our plea to preserve fairness, safety, and opportunity for women and girls.
The issue has sparked intense national debate. Many Americans have seen firsthand the consequences: girls losing scholarships, podium spots, and even their sense of safety in locker rooms. During the last election, political candidates frequently ran ads highlighting this concern. And President Donald Trump has been vocal in his support for protecting women’s sports, making clear he stands with us.
I’m Madison. As a track and cross-country runner at Idaho State University, I competed against a male athlete and dropped in the rankings because of it. I know from experience the biological advantages that male athletes bring—even when comparably trained.
And I’m Lainey. I played soccer for West Virginia State University, where I constantly wondered whether I’d face male competitors on the field. That fear was real, not hypothetical.
Recently, I had the honor of speaking at the United Nations alongside four U.N. member states and Reem Alsalem, the U.N. special rapporteur on violence against women and girls. We discussed Alsalem’s powerful new report, presented to the U.N. General Assembly, which details the toll that male participation in women’s sports takes—not only on fairness but on safety. The report cites that more than 890 medals have been taken from female athletes by males across 29 sports.
That reality hits hard—not only for us, but for the little girls dreaming of a future in sports. If we allow this trend to continue, we’re telling them their effort doesn’t matter, that hard work can be undone by politics and policy. That’s the wrong lesson.
It’s not just about the scoreboard. It’s about what happens in the locker room, the restroom, and beyond. It’s about preserving basic rights and acknowledging the biological differences that Title IX was meant to protect—not erase.
If we allow society to pretend biological sex doesn’t matter, we’re not just dismissing science and common sense—we’re discarding truth itself. For too long, institutions and policymakers have promoted a lie. And now, women and girls are bearing the cost.
But women are pushing back. Some universities have even forfeited games to protest male athletes on opposing teams. The silence and shame that once surrounded this issue are breaking.
Support is also growing at the state level. West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey and Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador are defending the laws in our states that protect women’s sports—joined by Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys and 25 other states with similar laws.
That’s what pushed us to take this stand. We’re fighting not just for ourselves, but for every woman who’s ever dared to compete. The Supreme Court’s decision to hear our case gives us the chance to protect a future where girls’ sports remain for girls—and that’s worth fighting for.
When we stand before the Court, we won’t just speak for ourselves. We’ll speak for the next generation, for truth, and for fairness.
Let’s defend the integrity of women’s sports—together.
