A federal judge in Concord, New Hampshire temporarily allowed a transgender girl to play soccer for her high school team while she and another student challenge a state ban on transgender athletes. Parker Tirrell, 15, and Iris Turmelle, 14, filed a lawsuit against the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” signed into law by Republican Governor Chris Sununu. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Landya McCafferty granted an emergency order for Tirrell to start soccer practice, finding that she had demonstrated likely success on the merits of the case.
The lawsuit argues that the law violates constitutional protections and federal laws by denying equal educational opportunities to transgender students. Judge McCafferty questioned the law’s application to Tirrell, noting that she had no physiological advantage due to medication preventing bodily changes. The lawsuit claims that missing soccer practice would have a “permanent, stigmatizing impact” on Tirrell.
Transgender rights have become a major political issue, with many Republican-controlled states enacting laws that restrict transgender rights, such as banning gender-affirming healthcare for minors and limiting their participation in sports. Chris Erchull, an attorney at GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, expressed satisfaction with the judge’s decision, stating that the law is unfair and violates the rights of transgender girls in New Hampshire. The case will proceed with a hearing scheduled in the coming weeks.
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