Today the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a ruling the case of a transgender powerlifter that puts at risk the safety and fairness of all girls sports. Senator Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement:

“The ruling today is a dangerous precedent that leaves women and girls at risk of losing everything they worked so hard for in athletic competitions. The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled a sports organization with a women’s or girls’ division that excludes males is illegal and discriminatory. This decision could have major consequences on the health and safety of female athletes across the state. We must do all that we can to save our girls sports.”