Powerlifting organization resolves discrimination case involving a trans athlete, but claims Minnesota is not aligned with scientific understanding.
USA Powerlifting has come to an agreement with Jaycee Cooper, a transgender male powerlifter, putting an end to a lengthy legal dispute that spanned over six years. However, the organization made it clear on Tuesday that it still stands firm on its views regarding gender-based competition. In a statement shared with Outkick and other media, […]
Powerlifting organization reacts after court decision on discrimination against trans athlete
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules on Transgender Athlete Case The Minnesota Supreme Court declared on Wednesday that USA Powerlifting (USAPL) acted “discriminatorily” when it denied a biological male transgender athlete the chance to compete in the women’s division. In response, USA Powerlifting criticized the court’s ruling. They stated, “Since the lawsuit began in 2021, our aim […]
Minnesota court finds USA Powerlifting discriminated against transgender athlete
Minnesota Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Athlete The Minnesota Supreme Court has determined that USA Powerlifting discriminated against a transgender male athlete by barring him from competing in women’s events back in 2018. The ruling was unanimous, with most justices appointed by Democratic governors. Transgender athlete Jaycee Cooper filed a lawsuit in 2021, claiming that […]