<p>A Washington high school athlete has appealed her Title IX lawsuit to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking emergency safety protections ahead of the upcoming wrestling season after she was allegedly assaulted during a match by a transgender competitor last winter.</p><p>The teenager involved in the lawsuit, referred to in court as K.M.K., is represented by her mother, Stephanie Brown, and the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) organization. The appeal was filed after a U.S. District Judge denied their request for a preliminary injunction on August 23, 2026.</p><p>The case originates from a match on December 6, 2025, at Emerald Ridge High School, where K.M.K. faced an opponent who was a biological male identifying as transgender without prior notification. During the match, it is alleged that the male competitor engaged in inappropriate physical contact with K.M.K.</p><p>Brown reported the incident to the wrestling coach two days later, providing video evidence and requesting action. However, the family claims that school officials took 55 days to report the incident to authorities.</p><p>In the appeal, K.M.K. and her mother argue that Washington officials have not adequately protected female athletes from potential risks associated with transgender participation in girls’ sports. They seek to prevent K.M.K. from competing against biological males and request advance notice of any such match.</p><p>The ADF argues that the current policies violate K.M.K.'s rights under Title IX and her mother's constitutional parental rights. They reference a Supreme Court ruling recognizing that biological differences can create safety risks in girls’ contact sports.</p><p>The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has stated it cannot comment due to the ongoing litigation. The appeal highlights ongoing legal disputes regarding transgender participation in school sports, particularly in relation to Title IX.</p>
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Washington High School Wrestler Appeals Title IX Case to Ninth Circuit Over Alleged Assault by Transgender Opponent
A Washington high school wrestler has appealed her Title IX lawsuit to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking safety protections after an alleged assault by a transgender opponent during a match. The case raises questions about the participation of transgender athletes in girls' sports and the safety of female competitors.
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Washington female wrestler appeals Title IX case over alleged assault by trans opponent to Ninth Circuit
Washington High School Wrestler Appeals Title IX Case to Ninth Circuit Over Alleged Assault by Transgender Opponent