SCOTUS Signals Setback for Transgender Athletes in Sports
TL;DR
SCOTUS appears poised to rule against transgender athletes in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ, with its questions indicating willingness to uphold sex-segregated sports under intermediate scrutiny. The court’s framing suggests limited chances for trans athletes to challenge classifications in schools, signaling a major education-related setback for trans rights despite prior protections for transgender workers in other domains.
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