A federal court has issued an order blocking enforcement of a New Hampshire law that bans transgender girls from playing on school sports teams while plaintiffs Parker Tirrell & Iris Turmelle case proceeds. The court ruled that HB 1205 discriminates against transgender students in violation of Title IX & the U.S. Constitution. The judge ruled that “HB 1205, on its face, discriminates against transgender girls,” & that it “is not even a close call.” The ruling goes on to say, “The stigma & humiliation that comes from such treatment of a child at the hands of the State is substantial & irreparable.” Parker Tirrell stated, “I just want to go to school like other kids, play the game I love & hang out with my friends. I’m really happy this decision means I don’t have to let my team down for the rest of the season.” Henry Klementowicz, Deputy Legal Director, ACLU of New Hampshire concluded, "Today’s court order is a positive step forward in restoring access not just for Parker & Iris but every child in the Granite State who has a right to equal opportunities at school guaranteed under the law. Laws that aim to exclude, single out & discriminate against transgender youth have no place in New Hampshire & we are happy to see the court recognize how unconstitutional & harmful they are." The families of Parker Tirrell & Iris Turmelle are represented by ACLU of New Hampshire, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders & Louis Lobel, Kevin DeJong & Elaine Blais at Goodwin.
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