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Minnesota Court Rules in Favor of Trans Athlete Cooper

10/22/2025

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The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that USA Powerlifting discriminated against JayCee Cooper (transgender athlete) by barring her from women's events.
The Minnesota Human Rights Act protects transgender individuals from discrimination.
The court sent part of the case back to assess a legitimate business reason for the policy.
The ruling is a partial victory for Cooper and LGBTQ+ advocates, while Republicans call it a setback for women's sports.

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Story summary

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that USA Powerlifting discriminated against JayCee Cooper (transgender athlete) by barring her from women's events.
The Minnesota Human Rights Act protects transgender individuals from discrimination.
The court sent part of the case back to assess a legitimate business reason for the policy.
The ruling is a partial victory for Cooper and LGBTQ+ advocates, while Republicans call it a setback for women's sports.