Years ago, state officials in Vermont banned a Christian school from all state-sponsored sports after its girls basketball team refused to compete against trans athletes. Now, a federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the school, blocking the state’s expulsion.

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From Breitbart:

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued an order on September 9 overturning a lower court order and granting a preliminary injunction to Mid Vermont Christian School blocking the Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA) expulsion of the school as litigation goes on, Fox News reported. The panel of judges ruled that the school is “likely to succeed” on its Free Exercise claim because the VPA’s actions show “hostility toward the school’s religious beliefs.”

In February of 2023, Mid Vermont’s girls basketball team “forfeited a playoff game against Long Trail School” after they found out “a transgender-identifying male student” was on the opposing team. Mid Vermont school officials said at the time that they were concerned about fairness and safety for their female players, according to the report.

A few weeks later, the VPA responded by expelling the Christian school from all state-sponsored sports, as well as non-athletic events such as science fairs and spelling bees.

IFA covered this event when it happened, as well as the following legal battle. For over two years, Mid Vermont Christian School has been fighting against transgenderism and for religious freedom. Now, the school is finally seeing success in its fight.

The VPA in early 2023 accused the school of “blatant discrimination under the guise of religious freedom.” According to Breitbart, Chris Goodwin, the head coach of the girls basketball team, called the decision tough but necessary, highlighting how Scripture says that “there is a difference between males and females,” according to Breitbart.

As legal proceedings continue, let’s remain steadfast in our prayer for Mid Vermont Christian School!

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