Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school sports
Summary
The Supreme Court upheld laws in Idaho and West Virginia that stop transgender girls and women from joining school sports teams. The court ruled these laws do not break the Constitution or federal rules against sex discrimination.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court made its decision on Tuesday.
- The laws prevent transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams.
- The court said these laws do not violate the U.S. Constitution.
- The court also said these laws do not violate Title IX, a federal law that bans sex discrimination in education.
- The court’s majority is conservative and has ruled against transgender rights several times recently.
- Over 24 Republican-led states have laws banning transgender female athletes from school sports.
- The ruling will likely apply to those other state bans too.
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