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Judge Orders King Spa to Accept Transgender Customers

11/22/2025

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A Bergen County judge ordered King Spa & Sauna to allow transgender customers access to its facilities regardless of gender-affirming surgery.
The ruling followed a lawsuit by Alexandra Goebert, a transgender woman, who said she was questioned about her genitalia and denied access to the female area.
The judge's order requires King Spa & Sauna to adopt a non-discrimination policy based on gender identity, visible to employees and clients.

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Story summary

A Bergen County judge ordered King Spa & Sauna to allow transgender customers access to its facilities regardless of gender-affirming surgery.
The ruling followed a lawsuit by Alexandra Goebert, a transgender woman, who said she was questioned about her genitalia and denied access to the female area.
The judge's order requires King Spa & Sauna to adopt a non-discrimination policy based on gender identity, visible to employees and clients.