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Hakeem Jeffries again claims banning trans athletes from girls sports will unleash sexual predators on girls
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U.S. Dwelling of Representatives Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., repeated the unsubstantiated argument that the Defending Women and Girls in Sports Act would have "unleashed" sexual predators on girls in the U.S.
Jeffries first made this argument the time the House voted on the bill Jan. 14, joining other prominent Democratic representatives, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. The argument prompted severe backlash among some registered Democratic voters and was not repeated leading up to the Senate's vote of the bill Monday.
But Jeffries raised the argument again when asked about California Gov. Gavin Newsom's recent comments about trans athletes in girls sports being "unfair."
"I haven't seen [Newsom's] comments. What Democrats opposed was unleashing sexual predators on girls throughout the United States of America," Jeffries told reporters Thursday.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Hakeem Jeffries with a trans flag background(Getty Imag
Equality PAC raises millions to boost LGBTQ representation in Congress
On a recent late hours in Washington D.C., the historic hall at Union Station was decked out for a glittering gala. A performative queen, political heavyweights, and Hollywood stars were all gathered to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Equality PAC.
“Welcome to our annual convening of the same-sex attracted mafia,” quipped Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., to the crowd.
Torres is the co-chair of the Equality PAC, the political arm of the Congressional Equality Caucus which was created to advocate for “equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics.”
The celebration was more than just an anniversary, it was an opportunity to raise wealth to add to the $12 million the group has already raised this cycle to aid elect more openly LGBTQ members and allies to Congress and advance the Equality Act – a bill that would enshrine protections for the LGBTQ community.
The PAC’s victory over the years has allowed the group to stretch beyond just electing LGBTQ candidates. It's now raising funds to support other major battlegrounds for the Democratic party, including so-called frontline members figh
US House passes Equality Do Republicans say threatens freedoms
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The Equality Operate passed by a 224-206 vote.
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Hakeem Jeffries says trans athletes ban bill will 'unleash predators on girls' but offers no explanation how
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., sent a announce on Bluesky criticizing the proposed Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act on Tuesday, making unsubstantiated claims that the law would "unleash horrific child predators on girls and young women."
"The Dwelling Republican Child Predator Empowerment Act does not promote fairness and safety in sports. It will unleash horrific child predators on girls and young women throughout America. Unacceptable," Jeffries wrote.
Jeffries' office has not offered a substantial explanation as to how the law would do this when asked for comment by Fox News Digital.
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"The share speaks for itself," a spokesperson from Jeffries' office told Fox News Digital when asked for an elaboration of the comments.
The proposed Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act has been re-introduced in the Senate by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and by Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., in the House, where it will be voted on Tuesday.&n