West Virginia transgender sports ban halted during appeal

West Virginia transgender sports ban halted during appeal

THE SIGNAL

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Transgender athletes in West Virginia can compete in female school sports while an appeal is heard on a state law banning their participation, a divided federal appeals panel ruled Wednesday.

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2–1 to reinstate a preliminary injunction, sought by the American Civil Liberties Union. The 2021 law signed by Republican Gov. Jim Justice applies to middle and high schools, as well as colleges.

Last month a federal judge dissolved the pre …

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