**Transgender Athlete Sues College Over Women’s Sports Ban**
A third transgender athlete has filed a lawsuit against a U.S. college within a month, highlighting the ongoing national debate surrounding the participation of biological males in women’s sports. The latest case involves Evelyn Parts, a transgender track and field runner, who is suing Swarthmore College and the NCAA. Parts claims that the college violated Title IX by banning her from competing on the women’s track and field team earlier this year.
In February, Swarthmore College informed Parts that she could no longer participate in the women’s team, coinciding with the NCAA’s new gender eligibility policy aimed at preventing biological males from competing in women’s categories. This policy change followed the signing of the “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” executive order by former President Donald Trump. However, Parts alleges that she was “fully reinstated” to the women’s track team on April 11 and continued to compete until her graduation in May, despite the policy changes. Her achievements include winning the women’s 10,000 meters at the Bill Butler Invitational and participating in other events that month.
Parts’ lawsuit comes shortly after fellow transgender athlete Sadie Schreiner filed a suit against Princeton University for being excluded from a women’s race. Additionally, trans volleyball player Emma Morquecho recently sued Westcliff University and the NAIA, claiming her scholarship offer was revoked and her eligibility denied.
The trend of lawsuits from transgender athletes against educational institutions is rising, particularly following the recent federal mandate on the issue. This shift contrasts with previous lawsuits filed by female athletes against the NCAA and universities for competing alongside biological males. Under former President Joe Biden, an executive order was in place to protect the rights of transgender athletes, and the NCAA’s earlier policies supported their participation.
As the legal landscape evolves, the implications for transgender athletes and women’s sports continue to be a contentious topic.
**FAQ**
**Q: What is the basis of Evelyn Parts’ lawsuit against Swarthmore College?**
A: Evelyn Parts is suing Swarthmore College for allegedly violating Title IX by banning her from competing on the women’s track and field team, despite being reinstated later.
