Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Lawsuit Against United States Masters Swimming for Illegal Discrimination Against Female Athletes
Release Date
Jan 13, 2026
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier today announced a lawsuit against United States Masters Swimming (USMS). The lawsuit alleges that USMS is illegally discriminating against women and deceiving consumers by allowing men to compete in women’s swimming events that are advertised as female-only.
To view Attorney General Uthmeier’s announcement, click here.
To view the full complaint as filed in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida, click here.
To view AG Uthmeier’s previous letter requesting corrective action from USMS, click here.
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