Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering two cases about transgender athletes participating in women's and girls' sports. The conservative justices appear to support bans on transgender athletes, while the liberal justices aim for a more narrow ruling. The decision follows President Trump's order on gender identity and previous Supreme Court decisions affecting transgender rights.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court heard arguments on cases about transgender athletes in sports.
- Five conservative justices suggested they support bans on transgender athletes.
- Three liberal justices are trying to find a way to support transgender athletes playing.
- President Trump issued an order stating gender identity is not replaceable by sex.
- In the past, the Supreme Court upheld bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
- The cases began in Idaho and West Virginia where bans were challenged by athletes.
- Justice Neil Gorsuch previously ruled in favor of protecting LGBTQ rights in a 2020 case.
- The Supreme Court has not yet made a decision on these cases.
