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Federal Court Blocks South Carolina's Transgender Bathroom Ban

8/15/2025

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A federal appeals court blocked South Carolina's bathroom ban for transgender students, favoring a 13-year-old boy, John Doe.
The injunction is temporary, applying only to Doe during the appeal process.
The law, set to take effect in July 2024, requires restroom use based on biological sex, threatening school funding for non-compliance.
This case underscores ongoing legal challenges regarding transgender rights in South Carolina.

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Story summary

A federal appeals court blocked South Carolina's bathroom ban for transgender students, favoring a 13-year-old boy, John Doe.
The injunction is temporary, applying only to Doe during the appeal process.
The law, set to take effect in July 2024, requires restroom use based on biological sex, threatening school funding for non-compliance.
This case underscores ongoing legal challenges regarding transgender rights in South Carolina.