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Trans Athlete Sues NAIA Over Discrimination and Scholarship Loss
8/15/2025
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Story summary
- Emma Morquecho's lawsuit against Westcliff University includes claims against the NAIA for revoking her scholarship and eligibility.
- MALDEF highlights the wider impact of discrimination against trans athletes, especially in the Latino community.
- Morquecho's legal challenge focuses on the NAIA's policy restricting participation based on biological sex and hormone therapy status.
