Georgia’s Attorney General Chris Carr announced his office’s efforts to safeguard “fair competition for women,” opposing what he describes as “left-wing ideology” that permits female athletes to compete against “males.” Carr expressed these views in a November 22 post on X.
“We’re taking new action to protect fair competition for women,” said Carr. “Female athletes shouldn’t be forced to compete against males. We’ll fight for common sense – and girls – against the left-wing ideology of activist judges.”
According to Carr, a legal brief was shared with the U.S. Supreme Court by 24 states, including Georgia, advocating for the maintenance of sex-based divisions in sports. The brief underscores the significance of preserving fair athletic opportunities for women and girls through separate teams based on biological sex. It highlights a 1,100% increase in female participation in sports since Title IX’s implementation and argues that courts are divided on interpreting “sex” under the Equal Protection Clause, leading to inconsistent rulings across jurisdictions.
The states involved emphasize complications arising from current legal standards, which require schools to engage expert testimony to define “sex” in disputes over participation in girls’ sports. The brief warns that such requirements undermine straightforward biological distinctions, creating confusion and additional costs for educational institutions while threatening the integrity of competitive opportunities for female athletes.
Carr, appointed as Georgia’s attorney general by then-Governor Nathan Deal in 2016 and re-elected in November 2022, has focused on issues such as human trafficking, gang activity, and opioid misuse during his tenure. His initiatives include establishing the state’s first Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and Gang Prosecution Unit. Previously, Carr served as commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, during which time Georgia was recognized as a top state for business due to substantial investment and job creation.
