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College volleyball stars dealt blow in court battle over trans rival

A federal judge dismissed most claims from 11 female volleyball players against the Mountain West and CSU, leaving one Title IX claim against the CSU board.
The judge ruled the Mountain West Conference is not a state actor and thus not subject to Title IX or direct federal funding claims in this case.
Plaintiffs can challenge their own schools under Title IX if they believe a transgender participation policy violated their rights, per the judge.
The ruling references the NCAA policy changes following a presidential order and pending Supreme Court arguments related to Bostock.
Fleming's supporters filed the suit after opponents refused to play against SJSU in 2024 over Fleming's participation.
The court noted the Mountain West Conference is not a state entity and thus not directly liable under Title IX.
The decision allows ongoing Title IX challenges against individual schools rather than the conference.
The article emphasizes the context of forfeit wins and playoff implications from Fleming's participation in 2024.
The judge cited a 38-page opinion in delivering the decision on the Title IX claims.
Fleming's case remains under judicial scrutiny as similar national debates about transgender athletes continue.

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