Settlement reached in Minnesota trans athlete powerlifting case
Summary
A legal settlement was reached in a case where transgender athlete JayCee Cooper challenged USA Powerlifting for banning her from women's competitions. The Minnesota Supreme Court found USA Powerlifting violated the state's Human Rights Act by excluding Cooper from competing.Key Facts
- JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman, was denied entry to two women's powerlifting contests in 2018.
- Cooper filed a lawsuit claiming the ban was discrimination under Minnesota law.
- USA Powerlifting said their policy was based on sex-related strength differences, not discrimination against transgender people.
- In October 2025, Minnesota's highest court ruled that excluding transgender women from women's competitions is discriminatory.
- The court pointed out USA Powerlifting had no formal written policy but still excluded transgender women.
- The court sent a related business discrimination claim back to a lower court for more review.
- The settlement ends this legal dispute but details of the agreement were not public at the time.
- The case highlights ongoing legal and social debates about transgender athletes' rights in sports and anti-discrimination laws.
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