California Students Sue Over Alleged Censorship of 'Save Girls' Sports' Shirts

High school athletes claim their free speech and Title IX rights were violated after being told their shirts opposing transgender athletes were hateful.

Two cross-country runners from Martin Luther King High School in Riverside, California, have filed a lawsuit against their school district, alleging violations of their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights and Title IX protections.
The students, Kaitlyn and Taylor, wore shirts stating 'Save Girls' Sports' and 'It’s Common Sense. XX ≠ XY' to protest a transgender athlete's inclusion on the varsity team, which displaced Taylor to junior varsity despite her consistent attendance and performance.
School officials allegedly compared the shirts to wearing a swastika, claiming they created a hostile environment, and demanded the students remove or conceal them.
The lawsuit highlights perceived unequal treatment, noting the transgender athlete was allowed to wear trans pride items and LGBTQ pride flags are displayed in classrooms without issue.
The students are seeking a court order to protect their free speech, affirm Title IX protections for female athletes, and prevent further suppression of their rights.