A ruling by the Minnesota Supreme Court reaffirms that transgender athletes have the right to compete on teams that align with their gender identity, though the argument is far from over, as Minnesota and other states remain at odds with the federal government on the issue.

Minnesota's high court ruled Wednesday that USA Powerlifting discriminated against powerlifter JayCee Cooper by barring her from women's competitions because she's trans. USA Powerlifting claims that Cooper – and all other trans athletes – would have a physical advantage in the women's category.

Cooper initially filed a complaint with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in 2019, followed by a discrimination lawsuit against USA Powerlifting in 2021, which she ultimately won in 2023.

Cooper was represented by Minn

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