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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.
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