Three members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG) sorority at the University of Wyoming have initiated legal action regarding the inclusion of a transgender member in their organization.
Hannah, Jaylyn, and a third sister, represented by attorney Cassie Craven, made their concerns public during an appearance on “The Ingraham Angle” on Tuesday.
The source of their contention is a fellow sorority member, Artemis Langford, who they allege exhibited inappropriate behavior.
According to host Laura Ingraham’s report, Langford was said to have frequently observed the sisters while lounging on a communal couch, with one accusation suggesting Langford experienced an apparent erection visible through their attire.
The national KKG chapter, in response to the burgeoning lawsuit, stated, “While we cannot comment in detail on this pending litigation, it contains numerous false allegations. Kappa Kappa Gamma values diversity and does not discriminate based on classes protected by state, local or federal law.”
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Furthermore, they pledged to address these concerns through the legal system. No response was forthcoming from either the university or Langford when reached out to by “The Ingraham Angle”.
Plaintiff Hannah expressed her dismay at the unexpected turn of events, emphasizing that she and her fellow sisters were taken aback by Langford’s inclusion.
She stated, “I can speak for myself saying I never thought this would happen to me, especially in a sorority and a space for women. We were never told it was a unisex space… We joined under the impression that it was a single-sex organization.”
Jaylyn, another plaintiff, underscored the distressing moments they had experienced, using this as evidence for the necessity of women-only spaces.
“That’s why we’re here today — we’re fighting for the importance of women’s spaces and what it truly means to be a woman… and our national sorority has failed us,” she lamented.
Hannah also criticized the national KKG chapter for their perceived neglect, asserting they “ignored” the sisters and “valued someone else over us in this uncomfortable situation.”
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The lawsuit is lodged in Wyoming federal court, citing multiple defendants including the Ohio-based non-profit Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, the KKG Fraternity’s council president Mary Pat Rooney, Kappa Kappa Gamma Building Co., a Wyoming non-profit corporation, and Langford.
When inquired about the lawsuit by Ingraham, attorney Craven opined, “I just don’t see a way out for them.” She suggested that the defendants’ strategy would hinge on federal protections.
Ingraham concurred, remarking, “I don’t think Wyoming has state protections in this regard, but nevertheless, it looks like they’re going to lean on the feds to win this case for them.”
Craven argued that the defendants were not only attempting to redefine womanhood but were also effectively robbing the plaintiffs of their experiences as women. She added that the plaintiffs have noticed “extreme preferential treatment” being shown towards Langford.
“It’s very disheartening that when you’re a 6’2″, 260-lb man, you’re treated as the victim in today’s society, but the bylaws are very clear: This is an all-women’s organization,” Craven concluded.