Overview

• U.S. District Court Judge Steven McAuliffe ruled that parents cannot wear pink 'XX' wristbands or carry signs at high school sports events, citing potential harm to transgender students.
• The ruling stems from a September 2024 protest during a soccer game featuring transgender athlete Parker Tirrell, where parents Kyle Fellers and Anthony Foote wore the wristbands.
• The court determined that the protest, regardless of intent, could be interpreted as demeaning or harassing, affirming the school district's actions to protect students.
• The parents argued their First Amendment rights were violated, but the judge emphasized the broader context and the need to prevent harm in a school environment.
• Parallel legal challenges continue, including lawsuits from Parker Tirrell and another student contesting state laws and executive orders restricting transgender participation in school sports.