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https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/vermont-christian-school-reinstated-being-120010531.html
A federal appeals court has reinstated a Vermont Christian school in statewide competitions after it was banned by state officials for forfeiting a basketball game against a team with a transgender athlete.
In a Sept. 9 ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit overturned a district court order and granted a preliminary injunction to Mid Vermont Christian School to rejoin the Vermont Principals' Association (VPA) while the case continues. The panel said the school is "likely to succeed" on its Free Exercise claim because the VPA decision demonstrated "hostility toward the school's religious beliefs."
The legal fight began in February 2023, when Mid Vermont’s girls basketball team, the Eagles, forfeited a playoff game against Long Trail School after learning a biological male transgender student was on the opposing roster. At the time, school officials cited safety and fairness concerns for female players competing against biological male athletes.
Three weeks later, the VPA expelled the Christian school from all state-sponsored sports and non-athletic events, including spelling bees, science fairs and debate competitions.
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A federal appeals court has reinstated a Vermont Christian school in statewide competitions after it was banned by state officials for forfeiting a basketball game against a team with a transgender athlete.
In a Sept. 9 ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit overturned a district court order and granted a preliminary injunction to Mid Vermont Christian School to rejoin the Vermont Principals' Association (VPA) while the case continues. The panel said the school is "likely to succeed" on its Free Exercise claim because the VPA decision demonstrated "hostility toward the school's religious beliefs."
The legal fight began in February 2023, when Mid Vermont’s girls basketball team, the Eagles, forfeited a playoff game against Long Trail School after learning a biological male transgender student was on the opposing roster. At the time, school officials cited safety and fairness concerns for female players competing against biological male athletes.
Three weeks later, the VPA expelled the Christian school from all state-sponsored sports and non-athletic events, including spelling bees, science fairs and debate competitions.
California Girls' Volleyball Players Refuse To Participate Alongside Transgender Teammate
