Minnesota Supreme Court rules USA Powerlifting's ban on trans women is discrimination
JayCee Cooper, a trans woman banned from women's powerlifting contests, has won her case at the Minnesota Supreme Court.
October 23, 2025
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JayCee Cooper, a trans woman banned from women's powerlifting contests, has won her case at the Minnesota Supreme Court.
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