Minnesota court gives win to transgender powerlifter who was barred from competing as a woman

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a win to a transgender weightlifter , saying she's protected by the state's expansive human rights law, while the organization that banned her from competing in its women's division said it still has a chance.

The high court found that USA Powerlifting's policy that bars JayCee Cooper from competing in its women's division is “facially discriminatory” under the Minnesota Human Rights Act. That law protects transgender individuals against discrimination based on sexual orientation.