LGBTQ press conference at track meet involving trans athlete descends into chaos, police summoned Chaos ensued outside a California championship track meet when ‘Save Girls Sports’ activists confronted pro-LGBTQ activists during a press conference supporting transgender athlete AB Hernandez. Police were called to the scene as the groups engaged in a heated verbal exchange. The incident occurred at the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state championship where Hernandez was competing in girls’ jumping events.

• Chaos erupted outside a California CIF state championship track meet involving trans athlete AB Hernandez.
• ‘Save Girls Sports’ activists confronted pro-LGBTQ activists organizing a press conference.
• Police were summoned to the scene due to the heated verbal confrontation.
• Prominent ‘Save Girls Sports’ activist Beth Bourne argued the situation is unfair to girls and the trans athlete.
• Pro-LGBTQ activist Daisy Gardner expressed hope for education and healing.
• This is the second year the CIF state finals have been overshadowed by controversy over Hernandez’s participation.
• Last year, a pro-transgender activist was arrested on assault charges during a protest.