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Supreme Court Upholds Transgender Ban Amid University Silence

10/3/2025

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Story summary

The Supreme Court allowed the transgender ban to proceed while the Trump administration appeals court losses.
On Sept. 25, military recruiters visited UC Davis Law School, violating non-discrimination policies amid the ban.
Universities have muted responses to the transgender ban; American Association of Law Schools (AALS) issued limited guidance.
Some institutions pursue institutional neutrality, undermining equal treatment for students.

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Story summary

The Supreme Court allowed the transgender ban to proceed while the Trump administration appeals court losses.
On Sept. 25, military recruiters visited UC Davis Law School, violating non-discrimination policies amid the ban.
Universities have muted responses to the transgender ban; American Association of Law Schools (AALS) issued limited guidance.
Some institutions pursue institutional neutrality, undermining equal treatment for students.