State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne observed the U.S. Supreme Court’s oral arguments on the participation of transgender athletes in girls’ sports. The court is evaluating the constitutionality of laws from two states on this matter.
Horne commented, “I watched today’s arguments, and I was struck by the terrible irony that the three liberal female justices made statements that clearly show their hostility toward women’s sports.” He is currently involved in defending a lawsuit challenging Arizona’s law that bans biological boys from participating in girls’ teams. This case is still progressing through the legal system.
Horne, who has previously served as Arizona Attorney General, has experience arguing cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
The State of Arizona Department of Education is at the center of this ongoing legal discussion.
