Lawsuits Filed Over Transgender Athlete Ban in NH

Federal court hearings in New Hampshire addressed two lawsuits concerning transgender girl athletes. The first case involves two transgender teens challenging the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, which bans transgender athletes from participating in sports teams that align with their gender identity, signed by Gov. Chris Sununu in July. A federal judge allowed the teens to play on girls' teams as they seek to overturn the law, which has been adopted by approximately half of U.S. states. The second case involves a dispute where parents sued a school district for barring them from wearing wristbands representing female chromosomes at a soccer game, claiming a violation of their First Amendment rights. The court is expected to hear arguments from both sides about the implications of these cases for school policies and students' rights. Judge Talesha Saint-Marc noted the ambitious timeline for a trial, suggesting further discussions on scheduling.