San Diego files a lawsuit against the federal government regarding barbed wire fencing on city property.
San Diego Sues Federal Government Over Razor Wire Fences San Diego has initiated legal action against the federal government, aiming to halt the construction of razor wire fences on city-owned land adjacent to the U.S.-Mexico border. The city alleges that federal authorities are unlawfully trespassing and inflicting environmental harm. Filed on Monday in U.S. District […]
Fencer who opposed a trans athlete discusses possible comeback to USA Fencing
Fencer Stephanie Turner Advocates for Women’s Sports Amid Controversy Stephanie Turner has gained attention as a staunch advocate for women’s sports, particularly after a protest video of her kneeling against transgender athletes circulated widely in April 2025. This incident occurred during her last U.S. fencing competition. Since then, USA Fencing has faced significant challenges and […]
World’s Strongest Woman discusses trans controversy, USA Fencing aims to rebuild trust
Sports Highlights Andrea Thompson has been named the ‘World’s Strongest Woman’, but her achievement has been somewhat marred by a recent controversy regarding transgender participation in the competition. She mentioned on social media that her victory was “sadly overshadowed by the scandal.” USA Fencing is attempting to strengthen its influence in college sports following a […]
USA Fencing states it aims to rebuild athletes’ trust during a challenging year.
USA Fencing’s New Direction USA Fencing is looking ahead to expand its presence at the collegiate level after a year marked by significant debates around transgender athletes in women’s events and a change in leadership. In October, former chairman Damian Lehfeldt chose not to run for re-election. He expressed frustrations in a statement, mentioning, “I […]
Fencer talks about legal action against USA Fencing regarding transgender policies
Margherita Guzzi Vincenti Sues USA Fencing Over Transgender Policy Margherita Guzzi Vincenti has initiated a class-action lawsuit against USA Fencing, marking her as the first known Olympian from the U.S. team to legally challenge the governing body’s policy that permits transgender athletes to compete in women’s events. This lawsuit coincides with another legal action from […]
Fencers Launch Class-Action Lawsuit Against USA Fencing Regarding Transgender Policy
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against USA Fencing U.S. Olympic fencer Margherita Guzzi Vincenti, along with fellow fencers Emma Griffin and Patricia Hughes, has initiated a class action lawsuit against USA Fencing. The lawsuit challenges the organization’s decision to permit men to compete in women’s categories, despite proclaiming these events as “women only.” This legal action […]
Fencer takes legal action against USA Fencing for alleged incident involving a trans athlete
Fencers Sue USA Fencing Over Inclusion Policies Margherita Guzzi Vincenti, along with fellow fencers Emma Griffin and Patricia Hughes, has initiated a class action lawsuit against USA Fencing. This comes in light of an alleged incident during the 2025 North American Cup in Kansas City, Missouri, back in January. The plaintiffs claim that USA Fencing […]
New chair elected by USA Fencing amid controversy over previous trans athlete policy
New Chairman for USA Fencing USA Fencing has appointed a new chairman following the decision of the previous chairman not to seek re-election this weekend. The organization confirmed that Scott Rogers, a former Paralympic wheelchair fencing athlete, will take over from Damian Lehfeldt. According to a statement released by USA Fencing last Friday, “On October […]
Minnesota fencing group allows only mixed events following new policy on transgender athletes
The Minnesota Division of USA Fencing has unveiled plans to only sanction mixed-gender events in response to recent policy changes that bar biologically male transgender athletes from competing in women’s categories. This shift follows the USA Fencing policy adjustment, which restricts female competitions to biological women only, a move that aligns with updated guidelines from […]
College involved in USA Fencing dispute reaches agreement with Trump administration on transgender athletes
Wagner College’s Compliance with Federal Rules on Transgender Athletes Wagner College, a small private liberal arts institution on Staten Island, New York, has decided to adhere to the Trump administration’s regulations regarding transgender student-athletes. This move follows a federal investigation triggered by an incident during a women’s fencing competition in March. The Department of Civil […]