A federal judge ruled in favor of parents who were arrested for protesting against a transgender high school athlete competing in girls' sports, stating that their arrests violated their First Amendment rights. The incident occurred in 2023 at a track meet in West Virginia, where the parents were protesting the participation of a transgender girl, arguing it was unfair to female athletes. The judge's decision highlighted that the parents' actions were protected free speech and criticized the school officials and law enforcement for their handling of the situation, emphasizing the importance of protecting constitutional rights even in contentious public debates.