U.S. Supreme Court Likely to Uphold State Bans on Transgender Athletes in School Sports

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to uphold state laws banning transgender girls and women from participating in female school sports teams, with conservative justices expressing support for these restrictions amid ongoing legal challenges from Idaho and West Virginia. The court is considering whether Title IX's prohibition of sex discrimination applies to gender identity or biological sex. Twenty-seven states have enacted similar bans, sparking debate over fairness in sports and transgender rights, with liberal justices showing sympathy for transgender challengers.