Supreme Court Backs State Bans on Trans Athletes | Reno News

The Supreme Court just handed down a major ruling allowing states to ban transgender girls and women from competing in female sports, giving legal backing to laws already in place in places like West Virginia and Idaho. Justice Kavanaugh joined the majority, saying separate teams based on biological sex are reasonable — a decision that aligns with a growing trend of rulings that don’t favor transgender athletes. Twenty-seven states have enacted similar bans, arguing fairness and safety for cisgender girls. Transgender students, who’ve argued that medical treatments level the playing field, now face a tougher legal road — even after past wins like the 2020 employment protections case. The Justice Department backed the states, asking only that the court permit bans — not mandate them — signaling a federal push for state discretion. While some justices dissented, calling for individualized hearings, the majority’s decision marks a pivotal moment in the legal battle over transgender athletes’ rights. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c1c5a8a5f495222