Supreme Court Rules on Trans Athletes in Girls' Sports | Dayton News

The Supreme Court just ruled 6-3 that states can ban transgender girls from girls’ sports teams, with Justice Kavanaugh writing the majority opinion that biological sex should determine eligibility. The decision, which doesn’t violate Title IX, affects 25 states already with similar laws — including Idaho and West Virginia — and centers on safety and fairness. Supporters argue male athletes’ physical advantages threaten female athletes’ safety and competitive integrity. Critics, including the ACLU, call it a heartbreaking setback for individual rights, praising students like Becky Pepper-Jackson for challenging rigid gender categories. Advocates of the ban now aim to make it nationwide, targeting the remaining 23 states that still allow transgender athletes to compete — signaling the battle is far from over. 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/9ce60903a6deaa9a