Minnesota Supreme Court to Decide on Transgender Athlete's Powerlifting Rights

The Minnesota Supreme Court is set to decide on a case involving a transgender athletes right to compete in womens powerlifting events, raising critical issues around discrimination and sports equity.

• Attorneys for JayCee Copper argued before the Minnesota Supreme Court that her participation in womens powerlifting events is protected under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
• USA Powerlifting contends that allowing Copper, a trans woman, to compete in the womens division would negatively impact the integrity of womens sports.
• The case stems from a prior ruling in a trial court that ruled against Coppers participation, prompting her legal team to appeal to the Minnesota Supreme Court.