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Minnesota Supreme Court rules transgender athlete's exclusion from women's lifting competition violates state anti-discrimination law.
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that USA Powerlifting’s ban on transgender athlete JayCee Cooper competing in the women’s division violates the state’s Human Rights Act, finding the policy facially discriminatory based on gender identity.
The court unanimously concluded the policy itself demonstrates discriminatory intent, eliminating disputes over motive, but sent the case back to determine if the organization has a legitimate business reason—such as competitive fairness—for the exclusion.
The decision, issued on October 22, 2025, strengthens protections for transgender individuals in public accommodations, including sports, and may influence similar cases.
Republican lawmakers criticized the ruling, vowing to introduce legislation to restrict transgender participation in women’s sports, though legislative changes require bipartisan support.
La Corte Suprema de Minnesota dictamina que la exclusión de una atleta transgénero de la competencia de levantamiento de pesas femenina viola la ley estatal contra la discriminación.