US Supreme Court Appears Likely to Uphold State Bans on Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

The US Supreme Court, with a conservative majority, heard over three hours of arguments on state laws from Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports. These laws, enacted by 27 states, are challenged as violating constitutional equal protection and Title IX. Supporters argue biological sex determines fair competition due to physiological differences, while opponents contend hormone treatments mitigate advantages and bans discriminate. The court appeared inclined to uphold the bans, leaving broader implications for transgender athletes nationwide.