Women File Lawsuit Against Sorority After It Accepts Man Who Allegedly ‘Watches’ Them While Visibly Aroused

Seven women have filed a lawsuit against the Kappa Kappa Gamma (KKG) sorority after it allowed a transgender person to join the University of Wyoming chapter, reportedly causing discomfort and engaging in inappropriate behavior towards members. According to reports, Artemis Langford, 21, who identifies as transgender, joined KKG last fall but has yet to move to the sorority house. The plaintiffs claim that Langford has still been a constant presence there, making various women uncomfortable on multiple occasions.

The legal complaint states that an adult human male cannot become a woman by simply claiming to have a female “gender identity” and behaving in a stereotypically female manner. The lawsuit has been filed against the sorority and its council president, Mary Pat Rooney, in the U.S. District Court of Wyoming. The plaintiffs argue that the fraternity has betrayed the central mission of Kappa Kappa Gamma by conflating the experience of being a woman with men engaging in behavior that is generally associated with women.

The records use the pseudonym “Terry Smith” instead of Langford’s real name, but male pronouns are used to refer to him in the filing. The court document mentions several alleged incidents and accusations, including Langford’s erection visible through his leggings while watching members enter the sorority house, as well as his repeated questioning of women about what vaginas look like, breast cup size, whether women were considering breast reductions, and birth control.

Langford was reportedly admitted into the sorority after the chapter leaders clarified their stance on inclusivity. KKG Guide For Supporting Our LGBTQIA+ Members (2021) states that the organization is a single-gender organization comprised of women and individuals who identify as women whose governing documents do not discriminate in membership selection except for requiring good scholarship and ethical character. During an interview last year with a local publication, Langford expressed his happiness at joining the sorority, stating that he felt glad to be in a place that shares his values and to be a part of a sisterhood of awesome women that want to make history.