**Transgender Athlete Sadie Schreiner Sues Princeton University Over Race Exclusion**
Transgender runner Sadie Schreiner has filed a lawsuit against Princeton University, claiming she was unjustly barred from participating in a women’s race on May 3. The lawsuit states that Schreiner intended to compete in the women’s 200-meter sprint at the Larry Ellis Invitational, where she was one of 141 entrants not affiliated with a university or club. According to the complaint, university officials informed her of her exclusion just 15 minutes before the race began, allegedly stating, “I do not want to assume, but you are transgender.”
The lawsuit argues that the actions of the Princeton officials showed a blatant disregard for Schreiner’s rights as a transgender woman, as protected under New Jersey law. It claims that this exclusion caused her foreseeable emotional and physical harm. Schreiner contends that the university violated the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, which recognizes “gender identity or expression” as a protected status.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Princeton University for a comment on the matter. Previously, Schreiner competed for the Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) women’s track and field team, where she gained attention for her performances against female competitors. However, she was deemed ineligible to compete for RIT after the NCAA updated its gender eligibility policy on February 6, following an executive order from former President Donald Trump aimed at restricting transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
RIT confirmed her ineligibility in a statement, emphasizing their adherence to NCAA policies regarding transgender student-athletes. Following this, Schreiner participated in the USA Track & Field Open Masters Championships on March 1, where she excelled in both the women’s 400-meter and 200-meter dashes, winning first place in each event.
In a recent Instagram post, Schreiner suggested that her participation in a USATF event in Maine might have been her last organized track meet in the United States.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the implications of this case could have significant effects on the ongoing discussions surrounding transgender athletes’ rights in competitive sports.
**FAQ**
**Q: What is the basis of Sadie Schreiner’s lawsuit against Princeton University?**
A: Sadie Schreiner’s lawsuit claims that Princeton University unlawfully excluded her from participating in a women’s race, violating her rights as a transgender woman under New Jersey law.
