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flag Minnesota Supreme Court rules transgender athlete's exclusion from women's lifting competition violates state anti-discrimination law.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The decision, issued on October 22, 2025, strengthens protections for transgender individuals in public accommodations, including sports, and may influence similar cases. flag Republican lawmakers criticized the ruling, vowing to introduce legislation to restrict transgender participation in women’s sports, though legislative changes require bipartisan support.

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