Steffes v. California Interscholastic Federation

Opinion

ARABIAN, J.-

Introduction

The principal question in this case of first impression is whether, under the California Constitution, the right to participate in inter scholastic athletics is a “fundamental right.”

Facts

Plaintiff and appellant, Kent Conrad Steffes, a minor, by his Guardian Ad Litem, Jackson T. Steffes (Steffes), appeals from an order of the trial court denying his petition for a preliminary injunction to restrain defendants California Interscholastic Federation; California Interscholastic Federation, Los Angeles City Section; Los Angeles City School District; William Honig, as…