Peach Tree Times

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has called on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to repeal a rule that allows biological males to participate in women's sports. Carr underscored the importance of fair competition and pledged his office's commitment to exploring legal solutions to this issue.

"Today I call on the NCAA to do the right thing & repeal the rule that allows biological males to participate in women's sports," said Carr, Customer Service Representative, according to X. "Our office is exploring all legal options available to end this absurdity, & we will continue fighting for women's rights to fair competition."

The NCAA Board of Governors recently revised its policy on transgender student-athlete participation, aligning it with the Olympic Movement. The new policy introduces a sport-specific approach to determine eligibility. It mandates transgender student-athletes to provide documentation meeting certain criteria, including testosterone levels. The policy will be implemented in three phases: immediate effect for winter and spring championships, documentation required for regular season and championships starting Aug. 1, 2022, and full implementation by Aug. 1, 2024. The policy also allows for future eligibility adjustments, according to information available on the NCAA webpage.

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The Office of the Attorney General in Georgia is a constitutional entity deriving its authority from the state constitution and laws. Its responsibilities include serving as the legal advisor for the Executive Branch, providing opinions on legal matters concerning the state or its agencies, representing Georgia in various legal proceedings including civil and capital felony appeals, and prosecuting cases of public corruption involving the state, according to information provided by the Office of the Attorney General.

Chris Carr was appointed as Georgia's attorney general by then-Governor Nathan Deal in 2016 and was re-elected in November 2022. During his tenure, Carr has prioritized issues such as human trafficking, gang activity, and opioid misuse. His initiatives include establishing Georgia's first Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and Gang Prosecution Unit. Prior to his current role, Carr served as commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development when Georgia received recognition as a top state for business due to significant investment and job creation activities.