Attorneys for three female high school softball players in Minnesota appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit regarding a lawsuit against state agencies and Attorney General Keith Ellison, challenging a biological male athlete’s eligibility to compete in girls’ sports. The lawsuit was dismissed in September, but the plaintiffs aim to have the transgender pitcher ruled ineligible ahead of the 2026 season. The case is expedited for a January hearing, and following a recent federal determination supporting their position, they seek to reinforce Title IX protections. Amid scrutiny over a welfare fraud scandal, local school board members are urging policy changes to ensure fairness in women’s sports.
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