Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is taking a firm stance against the growing trend of allowing biological males to compete in female sports.
On Tuesday, Uthmeier demanded that U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) change its gender participation policy and end its war on women.
The policy currently allows male swimmers to compete against women.
USMS also allows men to access private female spaces such as locker rooms.
If the Florida-based organization fails to comply, Uthmeier threatened legal action.
At a news conference, Uthmeier addressed the board of USMS and made it clear that Florida will not stand by while this harmful practice continues.
“This is not acceptable and does not fly with Florida law,” he stated, according to Fox 35 Orlando.
“This is not right. We will use every tool at our disposal to ensure that we are protecting women and girls.”
Uthmeier’s comments came after USMS updated its guidelines last month, allowing members to participate in the competition category that aligns with their chosen “gender identity” or “expression.”
The policy states that while swimmers can compete according to their “gender identity,” they will not be eligible for “Recognition Programs” unless they swim in the category that matches their biological sex,