A legal battle is unfolding at the University of Wyoming, where the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority chapter is facing a lawsuit from current and former members over the admission of a transgender woman, Artemis Langford. The sorority filed a motion to dismiss the suit, which was originally filed in March by seven anonymous members, six of whom have since revealed their identities.
The lawsuit alleges Langford engaged in voyeuristic behavior, including instances of having a visible erection while observing members in intimate situations. The sorority's motion to dismiss argues the plaintiffs lack a legal right to be in a sorority that excludes transgender women. They contend their interpretation of "woman" is inclusive and aligns with their 2015 position statement. They also suggest the plaintiffs' complaints are politically motivated.
The sorority further states that members who find their inclusive stance offensive are free to resign. Langford's attorney filed a separate motion supporting dismissal, accusing the plaintiffs of bullying and attempting to "dehumanize" Langford. A judge ordered the plaintiffs to reveal their names to proceed with the lawsuit. Three of the women subsequently appeared on Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle" to discuss their case, arguing for the preservation of women-only spaces.
When Langford joined, Kappa Kappa Gamma reportedly became the first sorority at the University of Wyoming to admit an openly transgender student.
