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WA state leaders react to executive order limiting transgender athletes

Washington state leaders are responding to President Donald Trump's executive order limiting transgender athletes' participation in school sports, reaffirming their commitment to protecting the transgender community. State officials, including Superintendent Chris Reykdal and Attorney General Nick Brown, are exploring potential actions against the order, emphasizing that it contradicts state laws against discrimination. Meanwhile, some lawmakers are proposing legislation that could restrict transgender participation in sports, highlighting the ongoing debate around this contentious issue.