Settlement reached in Minnesota trans athlete powerlifting case
A settlement has been reached in the case involving transgender athlete JayCee Cooper and USA Powerlifting after a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling found discrimination against Cooper. The ruling determined that USA Powerlifting's exclusion of transgender women from women's competitions violated the state's Human Rights Act. This case highlights ongoing debates regarding transgender athletes' rights and anti-discrimination laws in sports.
- ▪JayCee Cooper, a transgender powerlifter, was initially barred from competing in women's events by USA Powerlifting.
- ▪The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the organization's policy constituted discrimination under state law.
- ▪The finalized settlement represents a significant moment in the discussion about transgender participation in sports.
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Sports JayCee Cooper, transgender powerlifter, settles discrimination case with USA Powerlifting By WCCO Staff Updated on: April 29, 2026 / 12:53 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google A settlement has been finalized in a high-profile case involving transgender athlete JayCee Cooper and USA Powerlifting, following a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that found the organization violated the state's Human Rights Act by barring Cooper from competition.Jess Braverman, legal director at Gender Justice, which represented Cooper, announced the settlement and stated, "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…
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