The Trump administration updated US visa policies to prevent transgender women from obtaining 'extraordinary ability' visas to compete in women's sports, citing fairness and safety concerns, and building on earlier executive orders to restrict trans women from competing in female sports.
AB Hernandez, a transgender high school athlete, won multiple gold medals at California's state track championships despite threats and protests fueled by political and social opposition, highlighting ongoing debates over transgender participation in sports.
The upcoming California high school track meet is under intense scrutiny as a transgender girl prepares to compete, prompting political debates, potential policy changes, and concerns over fairness and safety, with notable opposition from President Trump and support from civil rights advocates.