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The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that USA Powerlifting discriminated against transgender athlete JayCee Cooper by barring her from competing in the women’s division. The justices found the organization’s policy violated the state’s Human Rights Act, which protects individuals from discrimination based on gender identity. However, the court sent part of the case back to a lower court to decide whether USA Powerlifting has a “legitimate business purpose” for its exclusion. The decision marks a significant victory for LGBTQ+ advocates while keeping a narrow path open for the sport’s governing body to defend its policy. This is a breaking news article. Updates to follow. This article includes reporting by the Associated Press.
