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Transgender sprinter sues Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute after being barred from women’s races
- Schreiner sues RPI alleging discrimination for blocking her from women’s track events at the Under the Lights Invitational.
- RPI cited Executive Order 14201 and the Education Department stance to deny Schreiner’s entry.
- Schreiner argues gender identity is protected under New York law, and policy cannot supersede it.
- Schreiner seeks punitive and emotional distress damages plus attorney’s fees with a jury trial requested.
- The case highlights tensions between federal policy and state anti-discrimination laws.
- Schreiner previously faced a barrier at SUNY Geneseo, cited in the accompanying case files.
- Schreiner registered as an unattached runner and still faced entry denial.
- RPI’s counsel cited executive order and DOE stance in denying entry.
- The case underscores ongoing disputes over transgender athletes in NCAA track.
- The suit seeks a jury trial and damages for Schreiner.
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