Seventeen House Republicans called for the NCAA to ban transgender athletes who were born male from competing in women’s sports.

Led by Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., the lawmakers urged NCAA President Charlie Baker to protect Title IX and its intended purpose as they contend “collegiate women’s sports remain under attack.”

Critics argue that Title IX, the 1972 statue that banned sex-based discrimination in program and activities in education, will be rendered meaningless if men are allowed to participate in women’s sports.

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