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The Supreme Court just handed down a landmark ruling allowing states to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s school sports, in a 6-3 decision that could reshape athletic policies nationwide. The case began with legal challenges from states like West Virginia and Idaho, where transgender students argued such laws violate Title IX and the Constitution. In his majority opinion, Justice Kavanaugh asserted that Title IX permits sex-segregated sports based on biological sex to ensure fairness and safety, citing inherent physical differences. The Court also rejected arguments that a prior employment discrimination ruling should apply here, drawing a clear legal line between workplace and athletic contexts. Dissenting justices, including Justice Sotomayor, criticized the Court for ignoring scientific evidence. With over two dozen states already implementing similar bans, this ruling sets the stage for widespread legal and social consequences.

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