The Supreme Court ruled that states have the authority to prohibit transgender girls from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams in schools. This decision, made on June 30, 2026, upholds bans in Idaho and West Virginia and is expected to influence similar legislation in over half of the states across the country. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, writing for the majority, addressed arguments regarding potential discrimination against transgender athletes.
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Supreme Court rules on transgender athlete bans in schools
The Supreme Court has ruled that states can restrict transgender girls from competing on girls' and women's school sports teams. This ruling, which affects bans in Idaho and West Virginia, is likely to influence similar laws in many other states.
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