SCOTUS Allows California to Maintain Inclusive Trans Athlete Policy in Schools

The Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling says states may ban transgender student-athletes from girls’ and women’s teams but aren’t required to do so, allowing California to keep its inclusive policy that lets transgender students compete on girls’ teams; the decision upholds similar bans in Idaho and West Virginia and comes as 23 states already permit participation based on gender identity. Advocates celebrate protections for girls and trans youth, while opponents warn the ruling could enable further restrictions; California’s attorney general is reviewing implications for ongoing lawsuits and Title IX.