Overview

• Female Athletes United has filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), and other state officials over the inclusion of transgender athletes in girls' sports.
• The plaintiffs argue that the 2015 MSHSL policy allowing transgender athletes to compete based on gender identity creates an unsafe and unfair competitive environment for cisgender female athletes.
• The lawsuit specifically highlights a transgender softball player at Champlin Park High School, described as a dominant pitcher, as evidence of competitive disadvantage and potential safety risks.
• The complaint seeks an injunction to prevent transgender athletes assigned male at birth from competing in girls’ sports, along with unspecified damages and legal fees.
• This legal challenge comes as Minnesota continues to defend its inclusive policies against federal opposition, including a recent executive order by President Trump banning transgender women from participating in women’s sports.