""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.""
""The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that USA Powerlifting's exclusion of transgender women from the women's division amounted to discrimination in public accommodations under the Minnesota Human Rights Act.""
JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman, was barred from women's powerlifting competitions by USA Powerlifting in 2018. She sued, claiming discrimination under Minnesota law. The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in October 2025 that the exclusion of transgender women from the women's division constituted discrimination. A settlement was finalized, with Gender Justice celebrating the victory while emphasizing the need for ongoing vigilance against discrimination in sports and other areas for transgender individuals.
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