A judge has ruled to keep a lawsuit filed by South Dakota against the NCAA in state court, rather than moving it to federal court. The lawsuit, filed by the state’s attorney general, accuses the NCAA of unfair treatment and discrimination against Native American student-athletes at the University of South Dakota. The judge’s decision to keep the case in state court is a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between the state and the NCAA.
The lawsuit alleges that the NCAA’s rules and regulations have disproportionately affected Native American student-athletes at the university, particularly in the areas of eligibility and recruiting. The state argues that these rules have put Native American students at a disadvantage compared to their non-Native peers. The NCAA has denied these claims, stating that its rules are designed to promote fairness and competitiveness among all student-athletes.
The decision to keep the lawsuit in state court is seen as a victory for South Dakota, as it allows the state to continue its legal battle against the NCAA on its home turf. The case is expected to proceed to trial in the coming months, with potential implications for Native American student-athletes across the country.
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