Sophia Lorey
Coverage of Sophia Lorey in the Nexus archive.
- Newsom's office responds to SCOTUS ruling on women's sports as California faces ongoing trans athlete wave
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.
- AB Hernandez advances in California state championship as Save Girls' Sports activists rally nearby
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.
- Rally erupts at California girls' track meet amid trans feud between White House and 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.
- White House calls out Newsom as California girls' track and field controversy reignites
The White House has called out California Governor Gavin Newsom over the state's policy allowing biological male trans athletes to compete in girls' high school sports. A protest is set to be held on Saturday at a track and field playoff meet. The issue has sparked a heated debate between the White House and Newsom's office.
- Newsom office source responds to planned protest against trans athlete at state playoff girls' track meet
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.