Hecox v. Little
What's at Stake
Lindsay is a college student at Boise State University. She wants to run on the track team so she can form friendships with other girls. A new law in Idaho would ban her from doing so because she is transgender.
Summary
Among the dozens of anti-trans laws introduced in 2020 is Idaho’s HB 500 which bans women and girls who are transgender and many women and girls who are intersex from participating in sports. Governor Brad Little signed the law, making Idaho the first state to impose an outright ban on participation of transgender athletes and the only statewide law regulating transgender and intersex athletes in the country.
Idaho already had one of the most restrictive policies in the country regulating participation of transgender athletes in high school athletics. This restrictive policy, which will be replaced by HB 500’s outright ban on participation, required girls who are transgender to complete one year of hormone therapy as part of gender transition before competing in girls’ sports. While activities associations in other states have enacted a range of policies on the inclusion of transgender student athletes, Idaho is the first state to pass a state law governing athletic participation.
Lindsay is represented by the ACLU and the ACLU of Idaho, Legal Voice, and Cooley LLP.
Take Action: Share your support with Lindsay and other transgender athletes who are under attack.
Legal Documents
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07/11/2024
Petition for a Writ of Certiorari
Date Filed: 07/11/2024
Court: Supreme Court (U.S.)
Affiliate: Idaho
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06/14/2024
Amended Opinion -
06/10/2024
Order Denying Petitions for Rehearing En Banc -
06/07/2024
Amended Opinion -
09/28/2023
Plaintiffs-Appellees' Response to Defendants-Appellants' and Intervenors-Appellants' Petitions for Rehearing En Banc -
09/07/2023
Amicus Briefs in Support of Rehearing En Banc -
- Amicus Brief of America First Legal Foundation
Hecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsAmicus Brief of America First Legal FoundationDate Filed: 09/07/2023
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
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08/31/2023
Defendants-Appellants' Petition for Rehearing En Banc -
08/31/2023
Intervenors-Appellants' Petition for Rehearing En Banc -
08/17/2023
Opinion -
09/09/2022
Intervenors-Appellants' Supplemental Brief -
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09/23/2022
Plaintiffs-Appellees' Opposition to Intervenors-Appellants' Supplemental Brief
Hecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsPlaintiffs-Appellees' Opposition to Intervenors-Appellants' Supplemental BriefDate Filed: 09/23/2022
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
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09/23/2022
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06/24/2021
Order -
01/08/2021
Intervenors-Appellants' Reply Brief -
01/08/2021
Appellants' Reply Brief -
01/04/2021
Amicus Briefs in Support of Appellees -
- GLAD and NCLR Amicus Brief
- Teammates and Coaches Amicus Brief
- Businesses Amicus Brief
- National Women's Law Center Amicus Brief
- Collection of States Amicus Brief
- Medical and Mental Health Associations Amicus Brief
- interACT Amicus Brief
- Former Idaho Attorneys General Amicus Brief
- Transgender Athletes Amicus Brief
- Athletes in Women's Sports Amicus Brief
Hecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsGLAD and NCLR Amicus BriefDate Filed: 12/21/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsTeammates and Coaches Amicus BriefCourt: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsBusinesses Amicus BriefDate Filed: 12/21/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsNational Women's Law Center Amicus BriefDate Filed: 12/21/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsCollection of States Amicus BriefDate Filed: 12/21/2021
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsMedical and Mental Health Associations Amicus BriefDate Filed: 12/21/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsinterACT Amicus BriefDate Filed: 12/21/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsFormer Idaho Attorneys General Amicus BriefDate Filed: 12/21/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsTransgender Athletes Amicus BriefDate Filed: 12/21/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsAthletes in Women's Sports Amicus BriefDate Filed: 12/21/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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12/14/2020
Plaintiffs-Appellees Brief -
11/19/2020
Amicus Briefs in Support of Appellants -
- Collection of States Amicus Brief
- Medical Professionals Amicus Brief
- Women's Liberation Front Amicus Brief
- Women's Human Rights Campaign Amicus Brief
Hecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsCollection of States Amicus BriefDate Filed: 11/19/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsMedical Professionals Amicus BriefDate Filed: 11/19/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsWomen's Liberation Front Amicus BriefDate Filed: 11/19/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsWomen's Human Rights Campaign Amicus BriefDate Filed: 11/19/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
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11/12/2020
Intervenors-Appellants' Opening Brief -
11/12/2020
Appellants' Opening Brief
Date Filed: 06/14/2024
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentDate Filed: 06/10/2024
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentDate Filed: 06/07/2024
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentDate Filed: 09/28/2023
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentDate Filed: 08/31/2023
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentDate Filed: 08/31/2023
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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Download DocumentDate Filed: 08/17/2023
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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Download DocumentDate Filed: 09/09/2022
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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Download DocumentDate Filed: 06/24/2021
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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Download DocumentDate Filed: 01/08/2021
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
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Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentDate Filed: 12/14/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentDate Filed: 11/12/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentDate Filed: 11/12/2020
Court: Appeals Court (9th Cir.)
Affiliate: Idaho
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07/18/2022
Order on Mootness Issue -
10/15/2021
Stipulated Facts in Response to Ninth Circuit Order -
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11/12/2022
Intervenors' Opening Brief in Response to Ninth Circuit Order -
11/12/2021
Defendants' Opening Brief in Response to Ninth Circuit Order -
11/12/2021
Plaintiffs' Opening Brief in Response to Ninth Circuit Order -
12/03/2021
Defendants' Response Brief Addressing Ninth Circuit Order -
12/03/2021
Hecox v. Little - Plaintiffs' Response Brief Regarding Mootness
Hecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsIntervenors' Opening Brief in Response to Ninth Circuit OrderDate Filed: 11/12/2022
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsDefendants' Opening Brief in Response to Ninth Circuit OrderDate Filed: 11/12/2021
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsPlaintiffs' Opening Brief in Response to Ninth Circuit OrderDate Filed: 11/12/2021
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsDefendants' Response Brief Addressing Ninth Circuit OrderDate Filed: 12/03/2021
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsHecox v. Little - Plaintiffs' Response Brief Regarding MootnessDate Filed: 12/03/2021
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
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11/12/2022
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08/17/2020
Decision Granting Preliminary Injunction -
06/19/2020
United States Statement of Interest -
06/05/2020
State of Idaho Motion To Dismiss -
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06/22/2020
Plaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss -
07/06/2020
State of Idaho Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss
Hecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsPlaintiffs' Response in Opposition to Motion to DismissDate Filed: 06/22/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsState of Idaho Reply in Support of Motion to DismissDate Filed: 07/06/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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06/22/2020
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06/05/2020
Alliance Defending Freedom Motion to Intervene -
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06/09/2020
Plaintiffs Opposition to Motion to Intervene -
06/05/2020
Alliance Defending Freedom Proposed Answer -
06/05/2020
Marshall Declaration -
06/05/2020
Kenyon Declaration -
06/16/2020
Alliance Defending Freedom Reply in Support of Motion to Intervene
Hecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsPlaintiffs Opposition to Motion to InterveneDate Filed: 06/09/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsAlliance Defending Freedom Proposed AnswerDate Filed: 06/05/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsMarshall DeclarationDate Filed: 06/05/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsKenyon DeclarationDate Filed: 06/05/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsAlliance Defending Freedom Reply in Support of Motion to InterveneDate Filed: 06/16/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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06/09/2020
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04/30/2020
Motion for Preliminary Injunction -
- Memorandum in Support of Preliminary Injunction
- Adkins Declaration
- Carroll Declaration
- Swoboda Declaration
- Safer Declaration
- Fry Declaration
- Lindsay Hecox Declaration
- State of Idaho Response in Opposition to Preliminary Injunction
- Declaration of Gregory Brown
- Alliance Defending Freedom Proposed Memorandum in Opposition to Preliminary Injunction
- Chelsea Mitchell Declaration
- Stephen Levine Declaration
- Plaintiffs' Reply to Opposition to Preliminary Injunction
- Deanna Adkins Declaration
- Jack Turban Declaration
- Joshua Safer Declaration
Hecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsMemorandum in Support of Preliminary InjunctionDate Filed: 04/30/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsAdkins DeclarationDate Filed: 04/30/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsCarroll DeclarationDate Filed: 04/30/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsSwoboda DeclarationDate Filed: 04/30/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsSafer DeclarationDate Filed: 04/30/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsFry DeclarationDate Filed: 04/30/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsLindsay Hecox DeclarationDate Filed: 04/30/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsState of Idaho Response in Opposition to Preliminary InjunctionDate Filed: 06/05/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsDeclaration of Gregory BrownDate Filed: 06/05/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsAlliance Defending Freedom Proposed Memorandum in Opposition to Preliminary InjunctionDate Filed: 06/09/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsChelsea Mitchell DeclarationDate Filed: 06/09/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsStephen Levine DeclarationDate Filed: 06/09/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsPlaintiffs' Reply to Opposition to Preliminary InjunctionDate Filed: 06/29/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsDeanna Adkins DeclarationDate Filed: 06/29/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsJack Turban DeclarationDate Filed: 06/29/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentHecox v. LittleLegal DocumentsJoshua Safer DeclarationDate Filed: 06/29/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
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04/15/2020
Complaint
Date Filed: 07/18/2022
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentDate Filed: 10/15/2021
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentDate Filed: 08/17/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentDate Filed: 06/19/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
Affiliate: Idaho
Download DocumentDate Filed: 06/05/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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Download DocumentDate Filed: 06/05/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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Download DocumentDate Filed: 04/15/2020
Court: District Court (D. Idaho)
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