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Transgender athlete files lawsuit after losing women’s volleyball scholarship

Transgender athlete files lawsuit after losing women's volleyball scholarship

Emma Morquecho, a transgender volleyball player who was assigned male at birth, is suing Westcliffe University along with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), a civil rights organization, has taken up her case. Thomas A. Saenz, MALDEF’s president, stated that the Latino community frequently faces […]

Harmeet Dhillon from the DOJ reacts to the transgender volleyball situation at SJSU

Harmeet Dhillon from the DOJ reacts to the transgender volleyball situation at SJSU

DOJ’s Response to Allegations Involving Transgender Volleyball Players The U.S. Department of Justice’s Attorney General, Hermate Dillon, has addressed recent issues surrounding transgender volleyball players at San Jose State University (SJSU) that have surfaced since last fall. In response to a report on July 31, Dillon commented on allegations made by former SJSU player Brooke […]

White House addresses Brooke Slusser’s claims regarding SJSU volleyball incident

White House addresses Brooke Slusser's claims regarding SJSU volleyball incident

Ex-Volleyball Player Raises Concerns Over Gender Policies in Sports The White House has stated its position following allegations made by former San Jose volleyball player Brooks Slisser regarding the upcoming 2024 college volleyball season. In a recent statement, it emphasized the need for women to participate in sports free from the threat of harassment by […]

Volleyball organization prohibits transgender athletes following Trump’s executive order

Volleyball organization prohibits transgender athletes following Trump’s executive order

USA Volleyball Alters Gender Eligibility Policies USA Volleyball (USAV) has recently updated its gender eligibility policies to reflect new federal guidelines. This policy change is a response to an executive order aimed at limiting transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports. The new regulations require all USAV members to compete as the gender […]

Attorney criticizes Mountain West for its investigation of a transgender volleyball player

Attorney criticizes Mountain West for its investigation of a transgender volleyball player

The controversy surrounding transgender volleyball players at San Jose State University (SJSU) resurfaced last week. Reports indicate that the Mountain West Conference (MWC) hired the same law firm to investigate claims of misconduct by transgender athletes while simultaneously employing them to advocate for those athletes’ eligibility in court regarding conference tournaments. A statement from the […]

White House addresses San Jose State transgender volleyball inquiry

White House addresses San Jose State transgender volleyball inquiry

A White House spokesperson shared a statement regarding a Fox News digital report that involved a third-party investigation into fraud allegations against former San Jose volleyball player Blair Fleming. The Mountain West Conference has engaged the law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher (WFG) to look into claims of conspiracy linked to Fleming’s teammate, Brooke Slusser, […]

Volleyball star hurt by trans opponent say Dems are ‘failing women’

The North Carolina volleyball star, who suffered a life-changing injury at the hands of a trans opponent, was called an “incredible honor” recognized by President Trump on Tuesday night. Trump spoke harshly about biological men playing in women's sports during Congress' barn burning joint sessions, and chose Payton McNabb, who suffered a concussion and neck […]