Swimmer and activist Riley_Gaines_ was among a group of women attacked Monday after attending the signing of a bill banning transgender athletes from competing on collegiate women's sports teams in Texas.
Gaines had been in attendance as Gov. Greg Abbott signed the bill, S.B. 15, at the Texas Women's Hall of Fame in Denton. Protesters opposed to the legislation gathered outside. Michelle Evans, a leader of the Independent Women's Network's Austin chapter, estimated the number of protesters to be around 250, according to a report.
— Michelle Evans August 7, 2023 Macy Patty, another athlete who attended the signing, posted on X that the protesters were"extremely hostile and spitting on people." She added that she, Gaines, and the other women were"finding a safe exit" and asked readers to pray for the protesters that they"find hope in Jesus Christ.
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