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Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Transgender Athlete Cases

1/13/2026

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Supreme Court Considers Transgender Bans

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear January 13 arguments in Idaho and West Virginia cases banning transgender athletes from female teams.
Advocates say the bans violate the 14th Amendment and Title IX, while officials say they protect fairness.
A decision could have significant implications for transgender rights and future litigation.
The court is expected to rule on tariffs by U.S. PresidentDonald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

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Supreme Court Blocks Lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear the Boy Scouts of America's $2.46 billion settlement.
The decision blocks 75 plaintiffs from suing third-party organizations linked to abuse.
The 2022 settlement granted immunity to those organizations in exchange for contributions to bankruptcy resolution.
The Supreme Court's earlier ruling on bankruptcy-court limits does not retroactively apply.
The Court declined to review Citigroup's appeal over fraud causing over $1 billion in losses.

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Supreme Court Considers Transgender Bans

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear January 13 arguments in Idaho and West Virginia cases banning transgender athletes from female teams.
Advocates say the bans violate the 14th Amendment and Title IX, while officials say they protect fairness.
A decision could have significant implications for transgender rights and future litigation.
The court is expected to rule on tariffs by U.S. PresidentDonald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

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