WHO: Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Tavia Bruxellas McAlister; Maine high school female athletes, represented by ADF attorneys; Protect Girls Sports in Maine; Maine Girl Dads; Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS)
WHAT: Speaking at a press conference on the “Protect Girls Sports in Maine” ballot committee that will resubmit its citizen initiative referendum, “An Act to Designate School Sports Participation and Facilities by Sex.” On Monday, ADF will be filing a formal Title IX complaint with the Office for Civil Rights against the state of Maine, the Maine Principals’ Association, and two school districts, challenging state officials for violating Title IX by allowing males to compete on girls’ sports teams.
WHEN: Beginning at 10 a.m. EST, Monday, Nov. 2
WHERE: Welcome Center of the Maine State House, 210 State St., Augusta.
The following quote may be attributed to ADF Legal Counsel Tavia Bruxellas McAlister:
“When we reject truth, the harm is real, widespread, and devastating. We are seeing this play out right now in Maine, where the state is failing its female athletes. Because Maine’s unlawful policy allows males to compete in girls’ sports, the deck is stacked against female athletes, telling them that—despite their hard work—they don’t deserve a level playing field. Every time a male athlete competes on a female team, the athletic opportunities of deserving girls are destroyed. This violates Title IX by depriving female athletes of an equal opportunity to compete and win in their own sports.”
To schedule an interview, contact ADF Media Relations Specialist Claire Carson at (757) 556-3653.
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