CPRC Stands with Allies to Defend Women’s Sports at Supreme Court Showdown
A Pivotal Showdown for Women's Sports
The battle for the future of women’s sports has reached the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court. On Tuesday, January 13, the Justices will hear a pivotal showdown in two consolidated cases, West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, that will determine whether states can protect fairness, safety, and equal opportunity for female athletes. As our allies at Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) argue these landmark cases inside, CPRC will be standing with them on the front lines outside at the Rally for Women’s Sports to send a clear message: the integrity of Title IX and the rights of women and girls are not negotiable.
- Supreme Court Oral Arguments will start at 10:00 AM. The Court will examine whether state laws banning biological males from women's/girls' sports teams violate Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause.
- Rally for Women’s Sports will be held from 10:00 AM–noon outside the Supreme Court and is hosted by ADF.
- Celebrating Women’s Sports Gala will be in the evening and is hosted by ADF to honor female athletes.
CPRC client Melissa Batie-Smoose will participate in both, linking her retaliation case to the national fight for Title IX integrity.
The Heart of the Fight: Defending Biological Reality
At its core, this fight is about whether the promise of Title IX for girls and women will be preserved or dismantled. These cases challenge state laws enacted to protect competitive equity for female athletes by categorizing sports according to biological sex. While trans activists argue these laws are discriminatory, our allies at ADF will argue that the very purpose of Title IX—to remedy historical disadvantages faced by women—demands the recognition of biological reality. A victory here will be a landmark affirmation that protecting opportunities for women and girls is not discrimination; it is the law.
This aligns with CPRC's mission: Protecting the well-being of children and families and defending the privacy, safety, and equal opportunities of girls and women from the harms of gender ideology. Melissa Batie-Smoose's case—retaliation after raising Title IX concerns over safety and equity after a male was allowed onto the women’s volleyball team—exemplifies the stakes when institutions prioritize ideology over evidence.
CPRC's Role and the Bigger Picture
“This battle goes far beyond the playing field, it is a fight to defend the legal and biological reality of what it means to be a woman,” said Vernadette Broyles, CPRC President and Chief Counsel. “We are proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our esteemed allies at ADF, because this fight to protect female athletes is inextricably linked to our fight to protect children and parental rights from the same radical ideology in our schools.”
Our strategic alliance with ADF, serving as co-counsel in our own landmark Supreme Court petition, Foote v. Ludlow, demonstrates a unified legal front. Together, we are fighting to uphold constitutional safeguards for children and families against ideological overreach on all fronts.
Take Your Stand on the Front Lines
Oral arguments mark a critical step; decisions expected by June. CPRC remains vigilant—litigating to ensure policies respect biology, parents, women, and children. This rally demonstrates unity; your involvement sustains the momentum.
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Our Commitment:
CPRC was founded to defend truth, fairness, and the authority of the family. In this pivotal moment, we stand united to protect the next generation of women and girls.