"We celebrate this victory, but we also remain vigilant and ready to take action to ensure that all Minnesotans, including transgender Minnesotans, can participate in sports, schools, employment, and health care without facing discrimination because of who they are."
"USA Powerlifting denied Cooper entry to two women's competitions in 2019 after she became a dues-paying member of the organization in 2018, stating that transgender women are allowed to compete in the division reflecting their birth."
"In 2023, she won at trial, and in 2025, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in her favor, finding that USA Powerlifting's policy was discriminatory on its face."
JayCee Cooper reached a settlement with USA Powerlifting after a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling found the organization's ban on trans athletes violated the state's Human Rights Act. Cooper, who was denied entry to women's competitions, argued that the rules were discriminatory. The court's decision deemed the policy discriminatory, prompting USA Powerlifting to settle rather than continue litigation. The settlement details remain undisclosed, and USA Powerlifting did not admit to discrimination in its policy.
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