Activists Praise Pam Bondi's Impact on Protecting Women's Sports

Outgoing U.S. Attorney General commended for DOJ lawsuits against transgender athlete policies

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:07pm

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As Pam Bondi steps down as U.S. Attorney General, her efforts to defend fairness in women's sports through DOJ lawsuits against state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' high school sports have been praised by prominent conservative activists and advocacy groups.

Why it matters

The issue of transgender athletes competing in women's sports has become a major political and legal battleground, with advocates arguing it undermines the integrity and opportunities for biological female athletes. Bondi's actions as AG reflected the Trump administration's prioritization of this issue.

The details

During her tenure, Bondi initiated DOJ lawsuits against education agencies in Maine, California and Minnesota over policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' high school sports. This drew praise from figures like Sophia Lorey, a former NCAA soccer player and conservative activist, as well as the Independent Women's Forum, a policy group representing prominent women's sports advocates.

  • Bondi launched a Title IX lawsuit against California in July 2025 over its refusal to amend transgender athlete policies.
  • Bondi is stepping down as U.S. Attorney General in April 2026.

The players

Pam Bondi

The outgoing U.S. Attorney General who took action to defend fairness in women's sports through DOJ lawsuits against state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' high school sports.

Sophia Lorey

A former NCAA women's soccer player who is now a prominent Southern California-based conservative activist and influencer, commending Bondi's leadership on the issue.

Independent Women's Forum

A policy group that represents prominent women's sports activists Payton McNabb and Selina Soule, also praising Bondi's efforts.

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What they’re saying

“I'm grateful for Attorney General Bondi's leadership in standing up for girls' sports and defending fairness for female athletes. Her efforts reflected an administration that has made protecting women and girls a clear priority.”

— Sophia Lorey, Former NCAA women's soccer player and conservative activist

“Pam Bondi's tenure at the Department of Justice has been extremely consequential and effective. Her leadership in supporting efforts to preserve fairness in women's sports, and that recognize biological reality in law, has been applauded by Independent Women.”

— Independent Women's Forum

What’s next

It remains to be seen if the Biden administration will continue the Trump-era DOJ's legal efforts to protect women's sports from transgender athlete policies.

The takeaway

Bondi's actions as Attorney General highlighted the Trump administration's prioritization of the issue of transgender athletes in women's sports, which has become a major political and legal battleground. Her departure raises questions about whether the new administration will maintain this focus.