USA Powerlifting settles Minnesota transgender discrimination case
USA Powerlifting settled a discrimination lawsuit with a transgender woman on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Minnesota, ending litigation over alleged mistreatment of a transgender athlete. (fox9.com)
The settlement was reported by Fox 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul. The report did not provide detailed terms of the agreement.
The episode traces back to national legal fights over inclusion and diversity policies in organizations and sports. Those disputes have produced litigation and reputational risk, prompting some institutions and companies to revise eligibility or inclusion rules.
The settlement closes this chapter for the parties involved, and its terms could shape future debates over transgender inclusion in amateur sports. Settlement details remain limited publicly.
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- USA Powerlifting settled a discrimination lawsuit brought by transgender powerlifter JayCee Cooper, with undisclosed terms that include a financial payment.
- The Minnesota Supreme Court previously ruled that USA Powerlifting’s ban on trans women in women’s competitions violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act’s public-accommodations provisions.
- USA Powerlifting now says its future in Minnesota is uncertain and that it will review options, though it plans to keep operating in other states.
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