Court Upholds State Bans on Trans Girls in Sports, Prompting Backlash

In a 6–3 decision, the Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender girls competing on girls’ sports teams in Idaho and West Virginia, effectively allowing such bans to persist in states that have them. While not a nationwide ban, the ruling leaves about 27 states with bans and argues the measures do not violate Title IX or equal protection. Liberal justices dissented on equal protection grounds, warning of broader harms, as critics say the decision could pave the way for further anti-trans actions, including proposed genital inspections or genetic testing.