Implications for Law and Policy
The event has raised awareness of the policies that gyms and other establishments have in place to accommodate those who identify as transgender.
Although many gyms have adopted inclusive policies to make sure that everyone is accepted, this instance shows how difficult it can be to strike a balance between opposing viewpoints.
Such occurrences may result in lawsuits or policy reforms, according to legal experts.
The Equality Act, which forbids discrimination based on gender identity in public places, is one of the state and federal anti-discrimination laws that protect transgender people in the US.
What Will Happen to Lia Thomas Next?
