A transgender powerlifter's discrimination lawsuit made it all the way to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Jaycee Cooper, a man who identifies as a woman, filed a discrimination lawsuit against USA Powerlifting in 2021 after the organization rejected Cooper from the women's team three years ago. Fox News outlined its history as follows:
Cooper said in the complaint that the organization targets people who “have, or are perceived to have, a self-image or identity not traditionally associated with biological masculinity or femininity.” The lawsuit alleges it violates the Minnesota Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination.
A district court ruled last year that the organization had discriminated against Cooper and ordered the organization to “cease and desist from all unlawful discrimination” on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. was uttered.
The federation appealed this decision. Cooper then counter-appealed, and on Monday, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled against the Athletic League. did not discriminate For individuals.
In opening arguments before the Minnesota Supreme Court on Monday, U.S. Powerlifting attorney Ansis Vikunins said Cooper's exclusion cannot be equated to someone being discriminated against on the basis of race or religion. Ta.
talk to fox 9 In 2021, Minnesota USAPL President Larry Mayle said the federation created an “open” category to accommodate a variety of “gender identities.”
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