GOP lawmakers threaten federal action over WNBA's handling of Caitlin Clark case

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A group of Republican lawmakers led by Rep. August Pfluger sent a letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert demanding accountability after on-court violence against Caitlin Clark, warning of potential DOJ, Labor, or EEOC action if the league does not act; they asked how the league reviews violence, enforces rules, and protects players from harassment, in the wake of Alyssa Thomas's incident and ongoing debate over player safety.
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