Attorney General Morrisey gives update on fight to defend WV’s Save Women’s Sports Act

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – Attorney General Patrick Morrisey held a press conference today saying his office plans to file a petition to the Supreme Court as they try to have West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act reinforced.

The law was shot down in a 2-1 decision back in April by the Fourth Circuit Court because they felt it violated Title IX. The ruling cleared the way for Bridgeport Middle School transgender track athlete, Becky Pepper-Jackson, to stay on her school’s track team.

Morrisey says transgender athletes have an advantage.

“This isn’t fair on any level,” Morrisey said.

The controversy surrounding the Lincoln Middle School protests, and other athletic debates debated across the country makes Morrisey believe now is the time to petition the highest court in America.

“The case has evolved tremendously. We think the time is right, we are working closely with Idaho which is also filing an appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court, and we think the combination of these cases provides a tremendous vehicle for the U.S. Supreme Court,” Morrisey said.

The office will file their petition today, but they will have to wait to see a response from the ALCU and others, if the Supreme Court decides to take the case, Morrisey hopes case arguments can start next year.

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