Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et al
What's at Stake
The ACLU has joined a lawsuit defending the interests of trans student athletes in Connecticut.
Summary
The lawsuit has been filed against the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, multiple school boards, and Andraya Yearwood and Terry Miller, two transgender student athletes.
Update: On December 16, 2022, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the district court’s judgment in favor of our clients and dismissed the plaintiffs’ complaint. The Court ruled that the plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge a policy that allowed transgender youth to participate on sports teams that align with their gender. The Court also ruled that discrimination against transgender students violates Title IX.
Legal Documents
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12/15/2023
En Banc Opinion -
05/04/2023
Reply En Banc Brief of Appellants -
04/24/2023
En Banc Brief of Appellees -
04/24/2023
En Banc Brief of Intervenors-Appellees -
03/23/2023
Opening En Banc Brief of Appellants -
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03/23/2023
Appellants' Appendix Volume 1 -
03/23/2023
Appellants' Appendix Volume 2
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsAppellants' Appendix Volume 1Date Filed: 03/23/2023
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsAppellants' Appendix Volume 2Date Filed: 03/23/2023
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
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03/23/2023
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12/16/2022
Opinion -
10/14/2021
Amicus Briefs in Support of Defendants-Appellees -
- interACT Advocates for Intersex Youth
- American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, American Women's Association, et al.
- National Women's Law Center and 34 Additional Civil Rights and Other Organizations
- 155 Athletes in Women's Sports, National Basketball Players Association, Women's Sports Foundation, et al.
- The Trevor Project, INC.
- Teammates, Coaches and Allies of Transgender Athletes
- Amici States
- Southern Poverty Law Center
- 42 Legal Ethics Scholars
- GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, The National Center For Transgender Equality, and The National Center For Lesbian Rights
- Connecticut Transadvocacy Coalition and PFLAG Hartford
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsinterACT Advocates for Intersex YouthDate Filed: 10/14/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, American Women's Association, et al.Date Filed: 10/12/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsNational Women's Law Center and 34 Additional Civil Rights and Other OrganizationsDate Filed: 10/14/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal Documents155 Athletes in Women's Sports, National Basketball Players Association, Women's Sports Foundation, et al.155 Athletes in Women's Sports, National Basketball Players Association, Women's Sports Foundation, et al.Date Filed: 10/14/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsThe Trevor Project, INC.The Trevor Project, INC.Date Filed: 10/14/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsTeammates, Coaches and Allies of Transgender AthletesTeammates, Coaches and Allies of Transgender AthletesDate Filed: 10/14/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsAmici StatesAmici StatesDate Filed: 10/14/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Download DocumentSoule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsSouthern Poverty Law CenterSouthern Poverty Law CenterDate Filed: 10/19/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal Documents42 Legal Ethics Scholars42 Legal Ethics ScholarsDate Filed: 10/22/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsGLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, The National Center For Transgender Equality, and The National Center For Lesbian RightsGLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, The National Center For Transgender Equality, and The National Center For Lesbian RightsDate Filed: 10/26/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsConnecticut Transadvocacy Coalition and PFLAG HartfordConnecticut Transadvocacy Coalition and PFLAG HartfordDate Filed: 10/27/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
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10/08/2021
Brief of Defendants Appellees -
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10/28/2021
Reply Brief of Appellants
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsReply Brief of AppellantsReply Brief of AppellantsDate Filed: 10/28/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
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10/28/2021
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10/08/2021
Brief of Intervenor Defendants Appellees -
07/09/2021
Opening Brief of Appellants
Date Filed: 12/15/2023
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 05/04/2023
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 04/24/2023
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 04/24/2023
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 03/23/2023
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 12/16/2022
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 10/08/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 10/08/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 07/09/2021
Court: Appeals Court (2d Cir.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
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11/05/2024
Order Denying Motions to Dismiss -
04/03/2024
Motions to Dismiss -
- Intervenors-Defendants' Motion to Dismiss
- CIAC and Board Defendants' Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss
- Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' and Intervenor-Defendants' Motions to Dismiss
- Intervenors-Defendants' Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss
- CIAC and Board Defendants' Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsIntervenors-Defendants' Motion to DismissDate Filed: 04/03/2024
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsCIAC and Board Defendants' Memorandum in Support of Motion to DismissDate Filed: 04/03/2024
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsPlaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Defendants' and Intervenor-Defendants' Motions to DismissDate Filed: 05/03/2024
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsIntervenors-Defendants' Reply in Support of Motion to DismissDate Filed: 05/17/2024
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsCIAC and Board Defendants' Reply in Support of Motion to DismissDate Filed: 05/24/2024
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
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03/04/2024
Third Amended Complaint -
04/25/2021
Order Granting Motion to Dismiss -
02/24/2021
DOJ Withdrawal Letter -
08/21/2020
Defendants' Motion to Dismiss -
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09/11/2020
Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motion to Dismiss -
09/25/2020
Defendants' Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsPlaintiffs' Opposition to Motion to DismissDate Filed: 09/11/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsDefendants' Reply in Support of Motion to DismissDate Filed: 09/25/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
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09/11/2020
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06/17/2020
Order Denying Recusal Request -
05/08/2020
Plaintiffs' Motion to Disqualify -
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05/29/2020
Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Disqualify -
06/12/2020
Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of Motion to Disqualify
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsDefendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to DisqualifyDate Filed: 05/29/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsPlaintiffs' Reply in Support of Motion to DisqualifyDate Filed: 06/12/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
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05/29/2020
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03/24/2020
Trump Admin Statement of Interest -
02/21/2020
Motion to Intervene -
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02/26/2020
Opposition to Motion to Intervene -
02/28/2020
Reply in Support of Motion to Intervene
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsOpposition to Motion to InterveneDate Filed: 02/26/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsReply in Support of Motion to InterveneDate Filed: 02/28/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
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02/26/2020
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02/14/2020
Intervenors Opposition to Expedited Briefing Schedule -
02/12/2020
Motion for Preliminary Injunction -
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02/13/2020
Memorandum in Support of PI Motion
Soule et al v. CT Association of Schools et alLegal DocumentsMemorandum in Support of PI MotionDate Filed: 02/13/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
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02/13/2020
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02/12/2020
Complaint
Date Filed: 11/05/2024
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 03/04/2024
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 04/25/2021
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 02/24/2021
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 08/21/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 06/17/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 05/08/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 03/24/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 02/21/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 02/14/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 02/12/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Date Filed: 02/12/2020
Court: District Court (D. Conn.)
Affiliate: Connecticut
Press Releases
Appeals Court Declines To Rule Against Connecticut’s Inclusive Policy for Transgender Athletes
Advocates Defend Connecticut’s Inclusive Student Athletics Policy in Historic Hearing
Second Circuit Dismisses Challenge to Connecticut’s Trans-Inclusive Student Athletics Policy
ACLU, ACLU Foundation of CT Defend Inclusive Athletics Policy on Behalf of Connecticut Trans Athletes
ACLU Comment on Dismissal of Challenge to Connecticut Policy Allowing Trans Student Athletes to Participate in School Sports
ACLU Comment on Biden Administration Withdrawing Attack on Transgender Students in Connecticut
