Show-Me State Times

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, along with Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and representatives from 26 other states and territories, has called on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to restore records, titles, awards, and recognitions earned by female athletes. These achievements were reportedly removed due to policies allowing biological males to compete in women's sports categories.

Attorney General Bailey stated: “These women champions earned those records. They trained, competed, and won, only to have their victories stolen by male athletes.” He emphasized that "biological reality matters" and described the NCAA's actions as a violation of Title IX.

Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch expressed gratitude for support from colleagues nationwide: “Female collegiate athletes trained, competed, and triumphed- only to see their recognitions stripped away... I am grateful to be joined by my colleagues...”

The letter signed by the Attorneys General criticizes policies promoted by the Biden Administration and the NCAA for enabling biological men to compete against women. It argues that deserving women were denied rightful recognition. The letter urges the NCAA to take further steps in support of female athletes.

President Donald Trump has been noted as an advocate for female athletes during his term. In February, a letter from the U.S. Department of Education also requested the NCAA validate these recognitions.

Attorney General Bailey concluded: “I will always stand up for the women and girls who are being pushed to the sidelines by unfair and unlawful policies.”

Attorneys General from states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Texas among others have joined this initiative.