JACKSON THOMPSON: Washington State Democratic Party calls girls’ sports initiative unconstitutional

Washington State Democratic Party chair Shasti Conrad called Initiative 638 unconstitutional and said the party supports organisations that may challenge it in court. The party clarified that it will not bring a case itself. The measure, approved by voters, changes school sports eligibility rules for girls and is due to take effect on 3 December, pending election certification.

I-638 bars students it defines as biologically male from K-12 girls’ sports and requires a health provider’s statement verifying biological sex, though it does not specify the examinations or tests to use. It passed with about 56.6% support, according to results reported by Axios. Supporters say existing medical records can be used and genital examinations are not required; opponents warn the process could lead to invasive checks. The Gender Justice League is considering legal options, while the ACLU of Washington has declined to discuss possible litigation.