California Interscholastic Federation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office stated the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling upholding state laws protecting women's sports from biological male trans athletes will not impact California's existing policies. California, which lacks such protective laws, has a 2013 law (AB 1266) allowing transgender students to compete in sports aligned with their gender identity. The state faced controversy over trans athlete AB Hernandez competing in girls' sports and a CIF podium adjustment policy.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that California can maintain its policy allowing transgender student athletes to participate in girls’ and women’s sports teams. The decision permits but does not require states to restrict transgender athletes from these teams, upholding state laws in Idaho and West Virginia. LGBTQ advocates praised the ruling for protecting inclusive policies, while opponents argued it fails to safeguard girls’ sports opportunities.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon criticized California's reintroduced policy allowing trans-identifying biological male athletes to compete in girls' sports, calling it a 'compromise' and urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to take a clear stance. McMahon emphasized Title IX's purpose as protecting female athletes' opportunities, rejecting the idea that girls should compete against biological males, and highlighted a recent case where a biological male athlete, AB Hernandez, won multiple medals in girls' track events.

Transgender athlete AB Hernandez won two state track and field titles in California, sharing podium spots with female competitors under a controversial CIF policy. The event sparked political debates and confrontations between LGBTQ advocates and 'Save Girls Sports' activists, with gubernatorial candidates Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton publicly addressing the issue.

California Democrat gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer posted a video with transgender athlete AB Hernandez on social media, expressing support for their participation in girls' track and field. The video received praise from some liberal users and criticism from right-wing circles, with Republican candidate Steve Hilton condemning Steyer's stance. AB Hernandez advanced to the final round of the CIF championships in multiple events.

Transgender athlete AB Hernandez advanced in three girls' jumping events at the California Interscholastic Federation state track & field championships, securing top positions in two. The competition occurred alongside a 'Save Girls Sports' rally featuring gubernatorial candidates Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer, with Steyer defending Hernandez in a video. Sophia Lorey organized the rally, which highlighted political tensions over transgender athletes in girls' sports.

Steve Hilton, a California gubernatorial candidate, criticized Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra for supporting trans athletes in girls' sports, vowing to overturn AB 1266 if elected. Trans athlete AB Hernandez faces controversy after competing in track and field, following prior disputes in volleyball. Hilton called for legal action against the law enabling trans athletes in female competitions.

Xavier Becerra, a Democratic frontrunner in the California governor's race, supports current CIF rules allowing trans student athletes to compete based on gender identity. Spencer Pratt discussed spending millions on healing crystals, which he described as a museum-grade collection lost in the Palisades Fire.

California's high school track and field state finals face protests for the second consecutive year due to the participation of a transgender athlete in multiple jumps. The CIF has re-implemented a policy bumping athletes behind the trans athlete up one spot, sparking controversy. Clovis Mayor Pro Tem Dianne Pearce criticized CIF and Governor Gavin Newsom for failing to protect female athletes' sports divisions.

Angels legend Troy Percival endorses Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco for California's 2026 gubernatorial race, citing opposition to progressive policies and transgender student-athlete participation in women's sports. Bianco has made the trans athlete issue central to his campaign platform, promising to repeal protections for transgender student-athletes and enforce biological-sex categories in school sports.

A controversy surrounding trans athletes in California has sparked political shockwaves ahead of elections, with the California Interscholastic Federation implementing a pilot entry process to address the issue. The process aims to provide opportunities for cisgender female student-athletes to participate and compete fairly. The controversy has drawn attention from the White House and California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office.

A protest called 'Save Girls' Sports' was held outside a California girls' track meet, sparking a feud between the White House and California Governor Gavin Newsom's office over trans athletes competing in girls' sports. The protest was organized by former NCAA women's soccer player Sophia Lorey. The issue has led to a lawsuit from the Department of Justice against California state agencies for alleged Title IX violations.

A protest is planned against a trans athlete competing in a California high school girls' track meet, with Governor Gavin Newsom's office responding to the issue. The protest is organized by Sophia Lorey, a former NCAA women's soccer player and 'Save Girls' Sports' activist. The issue has caught national attention, including from President Donald Trump.