Federal Appeals Court Blocks Arizona's Trans Athlete Ban
Judges rule that the ban discriminates against transgender girls and lacks evidence of competitive advantage, allowing plaintiffs to continue playing on girls' teams.
- The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an injunction blocking Arizona's 2022 law banning trans girls from girls' sports teams.
- The ruling applies to two transgender girls who challenged the law, arguing it violated the equal protection clause and Title IX.
- Judges concluded that trans girls who have not undergone male puberty do not have an athletic advantage over cisgender girls.
- The case will continue in lower courts, and the law remains blocked during litigation.
- Advocates argue that such laws are discriminatory, while state officials claim they are intended to ensure fairness in sports.
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