Congresswoman Mary Miller calls for federal investigations into Illinois over trans athletes in girls' sports
'Gov JB Pritzker and radical Illinois Democrats must be held accountable for enforcing abusive, anti-science gender policies,' Miller says
By Jackson Thompson Fox News
Published April 23, 2025 12:16pm EDT
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., called on President Donald Trump's administration to take action against her state.
In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital addressed to the Departments of Education and Justice, Miller pleaded for the agencies to investigate after the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) said it would continue allowing trans athletes to compete in girls' sports.
"I am writing to express my deep concern regarding a recent decision by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), which has chosen to blatantly disregard federal law and reject basic biological reality by allowing biological males to compete in girls’ athletic programs. This misguided policy not only undermines the integrity and fairness of girls’ sports, but it also jeopardizes the safety of young women across our state," Miller wrote.
"I respectfully urge the Department of Justice and the Department of Education to investigate the actions of IHSA and the State of Illinois and take appropriate measures to ensure that federal civil rights protections are upheld."
Miller provided a statement to Fox News Digital addressing the letter, and condemning Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
"I’m calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary Linda McMahon to launch an immediate investigation into the IHSA and the State of Illinois. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and radical Illinois Democrats must be held accountable for enforcing abusive, anti-science gender policies ahead of the safety of our daughters and the fairness of girls’ sports," Miller said.
Transgender athletes have been permitted to compete in girls' sports in Illinois since 2011.
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