The Epoch Times
The Epoch Times
AD
The Epoch Times
Support Us
Social Issues

Appeals Court Revives Case Challenging Connecticut Rule on Transgender Athletes

The plaintiffs said the CIAC policy discriminated against them by requiring them to compete against transgender athletes.
Appeals Court Revives Case Challenging Connecticut Rule on Transgender Athletes
The Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, which hears cases from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, stands in Lower Manhattan, New York City, on Jan. 18, 2019. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Aldgra Fredly
Aldgra Fredly
12/18/2023|Updated: 12/18/2023
0:00

A federal appeals court on Friday revived a lawsuit filed by four female athletes challenging a Connecticut policy that allows transgender students born male to compete against girls in high school athletic events.

The full 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the case should return to the district court for review because the plaintiffs have standing in the litigation and have alleged injuries that may qualify for monetary relief.

Aldgra Fredly
Aldgra Fredly
Author
Aldgra Fredly is a freelance writer covering U.S. and Asia Pacific news for The Epoch Times.
Author’s Selected Articles

Trump to Make Unprecedented Second State Visit to UK in September

Jul 14, 2025
Trump to Make Unprecedented Second State Visit to UK in September

Trump Says US to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, EU to Pay

Jul 14, 2025
Trump Says US to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, EU to Pay

Trump Reflects on Surviving Pennsylvania Rally Shooting 1 Year On: ‘God Alone Saved Me’

Jul 13, 2025
Trump Reflects on Surviving Pennsylvania Rally Shooting 1 Year On: ‘God Alone Saved Me’

Son of Mexican Drug Kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Pleads Guilty to US Drug Charges

Jul 12, 2025
Son of Mexican Drug Kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Pleads Guilty to US Drug Charges
Related Topics
Connecticut
transgender athletes
Save
The Epoch Times
To ensure we reach the high standards of reliability and neutrality that you expect from us, we are engaging with Ad Fontes Media to analyze our content. If you find an article you think falls short of the standard, please submit the link through this form.
Copyright © 2000 - 2025 The Epoch Times Association Inc. All Rights Reserved.