Summary
Ever since the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference adopted a policy that allows males who identify as female to compete in girls’ athletic events, boys have consistently deprived Selina Soule, Alanna Smith, Chelsea Mitchell, and Ashley Nicoletti of honors and opportunities to compete at elite levels. CIAC’s policy is at odds with Title IX, a federal law designed to create equal opportunities for women in education and athletics.
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Case Documents
Court
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Date
Appellate Court
3/30/2023
Appellate Court
2/13/2023
Administrative Agency
2/24/2021
Administrative Agency
8/31/2020
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Watch:Â Boys competing in girls' sports? It's time to stand for fair play
Watch:Â Selina Soule was forced to compete against boys in HS track. Join her in taking a stand.
Watch:Â Alanna Smith was forced to compete against boys in HS track. Join her in taking a stand.
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Christiana Kiefer
Senior Counsel
Christiana (Holcomb) Kiefer serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where she is a key member of the Center for Conscience Initiatives.