In Legal Win For Girls Sports, Clinton-Appointed Judge Notes ‘Inherent Physical Differences Between The Sexes’

A federal judge issued the following decision Thursday That upholds West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports ActLegislation that separates sports by biological sexAs opposed to “gender identity.”

Southern District This is West Virginia Judge Joseph R. Goodwin, a former appointee President Bill ClintonHighlighted the “average physical differences between the sexes” In his decision.

“While some females may be able to outperform some males, it is generally accepted that, on average, males outperform females athletically because of inherent physical differences between the sexes,” Goodwin wrote. “This is not an overbroad generalization, but rather a general principle that realistically reflects the average physical differences between the sexes.”

“I do not see how I could find that the state’s classification based on biological sex is not substantially related to its interest in providing equal athletic opportunities for females,” The judge added.

Goodwin H.B. 3293, dubbed “the Save Women’s Sports ActIt was “aimed to politicize participation in school athletics for transgender students,” While ultimately deciding that the law should be upheld.

The decision comes after President Joe Biden signed On his first day in office, he issued an executive order directing schools to allow transgender athletes in sports based on their gender. “gender identity” Instead of their biological sex. The Administration is a notable example offered You can find more information at statement Interest supporting this legal challenge against Save Women’s Sports Act.

Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) Senior Counsel Christiana KieferWho represented? Lainey Armistead, a former West Virginia State University Soccer player who intervened in the case, called the decision “a win for reality.”

“The truth matters, and it is crucial that our laws and policies recognize that the physical differences between men and women matter, especially in a context like sports,” Kiefer In a statement sent to The Daily Wire. “Female athletes deserve to compete on a level playing field. Allowing males to compete in girls’ sports destroys fair competition, safety on the field, and women’s athletic opportunities. Female athletes across the country are losing medals, podium spots, public recognition, and opportunities to compete because of males competing in women’s sports. The court was right to affirm that West Virginia’s law is not only constitutional, but consistent with Title IX.”

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey The opinion was also applauded.

“This is not only about simple biology, but fairness for women’s sports, plain and simple,” Morrisey said. “Opportunities for girls and women on the field are precious and we must safeguard that future. Protecting these opportunities is important, because when biological males compete in a women’s event women and girls lose their opportunity to shine.”