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Kendall Kotzmacher Challenges Minnesota's Transgender Sports Policy in Court

4/2/2026

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Kendall Kotzmacher, Western Michigan freshman softball player, is filing taxes to fund litigation against Minnesota's policy allowing biological males in girls' sports.
The Department of Justice is suing Minnesota for non-compliance with Title IX.
Kotzmacher faced a transgender pitcher, Marissa Rothenberger, during her high school playoffs.
She hopes for a resolution before the next season and believes Champlin Park's title should be revoked for a biological male's participation.

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Story summary

Kendall Kotzmacher, Western Michigan freshman softball player, is filing taxes to fund litigation against Minnesota's policy allowing biological males in girls' sports.
The Department of Justice is suing Minnesota for non-compliance with Title IX.
Kotzmacher faced a transgender pitcher, Marissa Rothenberger, during her high school playoffs.
She hopes for a resolution before the next season and believes Champlin Park's title should be revoked for a biological male's participation.