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Supreme Court to Decide Fate of Transgender Athletes

7/8/2025

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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear pivotal cases from Idaho and West Virginia that challenge state bans on transgender athletes in school sports. Advocates argue these laws infringe on the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX, with the ACLU warning that such exclusions not only harm transgender youth but also impact all students, as over 27 states have enacted similar restrictions since 2020.

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Story summary

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear pivotal cases from Idaho and West Virginia that challenge state bans on transgender athletes in school sports. Advocates argue these laws infringe on the Equal Protection Clause and Title IX, with the ACLU warning that such exclusions not only harm transgender youth but also impact all students, as over 27 states have enacted similar restrictions since 2020.