USA Powerlifting settles trans athlete discrimination case but says Minnesota is 'out of step' with science
USA Powerlifting has settled a discrimination case with trans athlete JayCee Cooper after a lengthy legal battle. The Minnesota Supreme Court found the organization had discriminated against Cooper but allowed a defense based on legitimate business purposes. Despite the settlement, USA Powerlifting maintains its stance on sex-based competition in strength sports.
- ▪USA Powerlifting settled with trans-identifying male powerlifter JayCee Cooper, ending a six-year legal dispute.
- ▪The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that USA Powerlifting discriminated against Cooper under the state's Human Rights Act.
- ▪USA Powerlifting continues to assert that its policies are based on biological differences rather than gender identity.
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OutKick USA Powerlifting settles trans athlete discrimination case but says Minnesota is 'out of step' with science Minnesota Supreme Court found USAPL discriminated under state law but allowed a 'legitimate business purpose' defense By Amber Harding OutKick Published April 28, 2026 12:16pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video MN Supreme Court rules USA Powerlifting 'discriminated' against trans athletes Republican political strategist Katie Zacharia weighs in after the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled in favor of a transgender athlete, stating that USA Powerlifting's policy to exclude transgender women from the women's division is 'discriminatory.' USA Powerlifting has reached a settlement with trans-identifying male powerlifter…
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