Protest against transgender athlete in high school track & field events
A West Virginia judge reversed a school district’s ban on five girls who protested competing against a transgender player in track & field events. The girls can continue to compete while their lawsuit is being heard.
Key Points
- Girls protested against being forced to compete against transgender athletes
- Republican West Virginia Attorney General supported the girls' protest
- Judge ruled in favor of girls continuing to compete
- No retaliation or punishment against the girls for their protest
Pros
- Girls’ freedom of speech and expression supported by a judge
- Judge ruled in favor of girls being allowed to continue competing
Cons
- Harrison County Board of Education initially banned girls from competition
- Ban on girls was considered discriminatory by the board