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Last year, the state\u2019s high school athletics governing body piloted the rule, which allowed an additional competitor to advance and earn a medal in events in which a transgender girl competes and places, after months of anti-trans backlash against Hernandez\u2019s participation.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sacramentomovinghub.com\/?p=401\">Xavier Becerra Says He Will Fight for California. Who Did He Fight for as AG?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/sacramentomovinghub.com\/?p=405\">Amid Immigration Crackdown, Officials Worry About Decline in California Dream Act Applications<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A state high school athletics federation reintroduced a rule allowing an additional competitor to earn a medal in events in which a transgender athlete places. 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