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Supreme Court Rules on Trans Athletes in Sports | Dallas News
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The Supreme Court just sided with states that ban transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports teams, upholding laws from West Virginia and Idaho that base eligibility on biological sex at birth. Justice Kavanaugh argued the ruling aligns with Title IX and the Constitution without dismantling women’s sports. Twenty-seven states already have similar laws, and major sports bodies like the NCAA and IOC are following suit. While this decision echoes recent rulings restricting gender-affirming care for minors, it contrasts with the 2020 ruling that protected transgender employees under Title VII. The case centered on a transgender girl’s right to compete, with courts split over whether such bans violate equal protection — ultimately, the Supreme Court sided with state officials seeking to preserve girls’ sports integrity.
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