The five middle school students who protested against a transgender athlete's participation at a track meet were barred from another meet.
Last week, five middle school girls were barred from competing in a track and field event after protesting a court's ruling to block enforcement of the state's 'Save Women's Sports Act,' according to the West Virginia Attorney General's office. The state law prohibited transgender girls from competing against biological girls in sports. But, in a 2-1 ruling, the 4th U.S.
The students, from Lincoln Middle School in Shinnston, West Virginia, were then prohibited from competing in their next event, which took place Saturday. They returned to competition Monday. In response, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey filed a lawsuit against the Harrison County Board of Education, where four of the five athletes and their parents are listed as plaintiffs. Morrisey released a statement Thursday, which was obtained by Fox News Digital.
Six states sued the Department of Education with respect to the overhaul of Title IX this week. Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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