Transgender Volleyball Player Sues for Backed Scholarship After Sex Assignment Change Disregarded
Transgender volleyball player Emma Morquecho is suing Westcliff University and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes for losing a women's volleyball scholarship after identifying as a woman despite being born male.
A trans athlete, Emma Morquecho, is suing Westcliff University and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes for revoking her women's volleyball scholarship after she came out as biological male, citing a lack of support and resources to accommodate her transition. The lawsuit alleges that the university and NAIA breached their contracts by terminating her scholarship without proper notice or explanation. Morquecho is seeking damages and reinstatement of her athletic scholarships. This case highlights ongoing debates about trans athlete inclusion in college sports.
