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Supreme Court to Decide on Transgender Athlete Restrictions

1/13/2026

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Riley Gaines, an NCAA swimmer, criticized Democrats for opposing laws restricting transgender athletes from women's sports.
She said bans affect her daughter and others, and the Supreme Court will decide legality.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost backed restrictions, arguing they protect female athletes and uphold Title IX.
Democratic representatives argued the bans are discriminatory and harmful.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 13, with rulings by late June.

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Riley Gaines, an NCAA swimmer, criticized Democrats for opposing laws restricting transgender athletes from women's sports.
She said bans affect her daughter and others, and the Supreme Court will decide legality.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost backed restrictions, arguing they protect female athletes and uphold Title IX.
Democratic representatives argued the bans are discriminatory and harmful.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on January 13, with rulings by late June.