U.S. District Judge S. Kato Crews said temporary injunctive relief is intended to preserve the status quo pending the outcome of a trial, but that an order to remove San Jose State University player Blaire Fleming would disrupt it.

The ruling ensures that any forfeit by the opposing team would mean an automatic win for the San Jose State volleyball team.

A transgender volleyball player has been given the green light by a federal judge to participate in an upcoming women's tournament in the United States.