Washington family requests SCOTUS injunction after daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted by trans athlete
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Key Points:
- A Washington family, represented by Alliance Defending Freedom, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after lower courts denied a teenage wrestler's request to compete without being matched against a male athlete.
- The wrestler, Kallie Keeler, alleges she was sexually assaulted by a trans athlete during a girls' wrestling match in December 2025, and the family claims they were not informed her opponent was male.
- The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and related officials declined to guarantee Keeler would avoid facing male opponents or provide prior notice, citing state law that allows athletes to compete based on gender identity.
- Lower courts denied injunction requests, and the family's Supreme Court filing cites recent rulings supporting biological female-only teams and parental rights, arguing that without relief, Keeler will lose her wrestling season protected under Title IX.
- The U.S. Department of Education is investigating the district over Title IX concerns, while the WIAA maintains it follows state law and will not comment further due to ongoing litigation.
