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During an event with University of Chicago students, Pritzker
spoke about the state of gender ideology in Illinois and was
asked if he believes transgender athletes should be able to
participate in athletics.
"Why is it that the Republican candidates can't understand that
the ough to let people live how they want to live," Pritzker
said. "Let parents manage the challenge of their own child,
whether they are transgender or they might have other challenges
that they need to get through."
The issue of transgender athletes in sports has led to criticism
from Republican lawmakers throughout the state.
State Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Teutopolis, told The Center Square
the left is being hypocritical about the issue.
"Biological men have no business playing in women's sports. The
left is about as hypocritical as can be on this issue," Niemerg
said. "If they actually stood for women's rights, they would be
against this too."
Pritzker said Republicans have avoided speaking about real
issues and have come up with other problems instead.
"They don't want to talk about the real issues, so they make
things up," Pritzker said. "The Facebook fakery that goes around
among Republicans is crazy to me."
Current law states that student-athletes whose gender identity
is different from their sex at birth must seek eligibility from
the Illinois High School Association to participate in the
postseason.
The IHSA will then review medical and school registration
records and other documentation to determine the athlete's
eligibility.
As of August, 23 states have passed laws restricting transgender
athletes' ability to participate in school sports.
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