Landmark victory in Cooper v. USA Powerlifting

In a unanimous decision, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in favor of JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman who was excluded from competition by USA Powerlifting. The court found the ban violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act, making clear that all public accommodations — including sports organizations — must follow Minnesota’s anti-discrimination laws. This ruling didn’t just affirm the rights of trans athletes to compete, it affirmed the dignity and belonging of trans Minnesotans across every part of public life.