Judge Temporarily Allows Transgender Teen to Rejoin Girls' Soccer Team in New Hampshire
Federal ruling challenges new state law requiring sports eligibility based on birth certificate sex
- Parker Tirrell, 15, can play with her team following an emergency court order.
- The ruling came after a lawsuit argued the new law violates Title IX rights.
- The law, signed by Gov. Chris Sununu, mandates team eligibility based on birth certificate sex.
- Judge McCafferty's ruling will be in effect until the next hearing on August 27.
- The lawsuit also includes 14-year-old Iris Turmelle, who plans to try out for tennis and track.