California students call for ban on trans athletes

California high school students and parents are urging state officials to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports. This follows a contentious meeting of the California Interscholastic Federation, where protesters voiced concerns about fairness and safety in sports. The CIF has allowed trans athletes to compete in girls' sports since 2014, leading to ongoing controversies. Recent protests have highlighted incidents where female athletes felt disadvantaged or unsafe due to the inclusion of transgender competitors. California lawmakers have introduced bills to restrict trans athletes from girls' sports. The state faces potential federal funding loss for defying a previous executive order on this issue.