Appeals Court Sends Transgender Athlete's Discrimination Case Back for Trial

A Minnesota appeals court has ruled that a trial is needed to determine if USA Powerlifting discriminated against transgender athlete JayCee Cooper.

The Minnesota Court of Appeals overturned a previous ruling, sending JayCee Cooper's lawsuit against USA Powerlifting back to trial.
Cooper sued the organization for barring her from women's competitions, alleging discrimination based on her transgender status.
USA Powerlifting defended its decision, citing physiological advantages due to Cooper going through male puberty.
The case has reignited debate over transgender athletes' participation in sports, with implications for both legal and sporting communities.
Depending on the trial's outcome, the case could potentially reach the Supreme Court.