South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem speaks to guests at the 2020 Nebraska Steak Fry at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park in Nebraska City, Neb. Please credit Matt AJ if used elsewhere.

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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem speaks to guests at the 2020 Nebraska Steak Fry at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park in Nebraska City, Neb.

In response, ADF on Monday argued that Noem’s veto would hurt girls who have to compete against males identifying as transgender females.