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Supreme Court Rules on Trans Athletes in Sports | Philadelphia News

The Supreme Court just sided with states allowing bans on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports, upholding laws in places like West Virginia and Idaho. In a sweeping decision, Justice Kavanaugh ruled that Title IX permits schools to define eligibility by biological sex, clearing the way for similar laws in half the states. The NCAA and IOC have followed suit, restricting women’s events to those assigned female at birth. While the ruling opens the door for more restrictions, critics warn it harms transgender youth by denying them fair access, even without competitive advantage…

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