Cindy Hyde-Smith on Civil Rights

Urged NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports

The NCAA updated its policy in 2022 on transgender athletes, aligning itself with Olympic standard. The NCAA requires transgender athletes to give documentation that meets sports standards for testosterone levels at three points in time:

1. Prior to any competition during the regular season;
2. Prior to the first competition in an NCAA championship event; and
3. Prior to any competition in the non-championship segment.

Blocked judicial nominee for supporting transgender rights

Worked to get Medgar Evers home declared national monument

Wicker said, "I thank President Trump for signing this legislation that will provide additional resources to preserve their home for future generations of visitors. The Evers' pursuit of equality and justice will be an enduring part of American history."

[Medgar Evers, an African-American, was assassinated in 1963 for his civil rights work. His wife, Myrlie Evans, then moved in 1964 from their home in Mississippi, to a less civil-rights embattled state, California].

Marriage is between a man & a woman

Mike Espy (D): Yes. "Committed to ALL Mississippians having access to their rights of citizenship," regardless of sexual orientation.

Cindy Hyde-Smith (R): No. "Personally believes marriage is between a man & a woman."

Chris McDaniel (R): No. Supreme Court gay marriage decision "has absolutely no basis" in Constitution or common law.