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Morrisey commemorates Title IX 50th anniversary, provides update on trans-athlete lawsuit

By Kyla Asbury | Tuesday, Jun 21, 2022 @ 12:16pm

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey celebrated the 50th anniversary of Title IX at the West Virginia State Capitol on Tuesday, saying he would continue to fight for the equality of women's sports.
Federal judge blocks transgender youth sports legislation

By Kyla Asbury | Wednesday, Jul 21, 2021 @ 6:21pm

CHARLESTON — A federal judge blocked a new state law that banned transgendered children from participating in school sports.
State, local school officials say they didn't ask for transgender athlete ban

By Chris Dickerson | Wednesday, Jul 7, 2021 @ 6:58pm

CHARLESTON — The state Board of Education, the state Secondary Schools Athletic Commission and the Harrison County school board all have asked to have a case regarding the state’s impending anti-transgender athlete law dismissed.
11-year-old challenges West Virginia's new law banning transgender girls in prep sports

By Kyla Asbury | Wednesday, May 26, 2021 @ 3:05pm

CHARLESTON — An 11-year-old is challenging the state's new law that bans transgender girls and women from participating in school sports.