Supreme Court Rules on Trans Athletes | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 2m

The Supreme Court just sided with states that ban transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports, ruling in a decision penned by Justice Kavanaugh that Title Nine applies to biological sex — though he added transgender girls deserve respect. With 27 states now enforcing similar bans, the ruling has ignited fierce debate: LGBTQ+ advocates fear it endangers trans youth’s mental health, while supporters argue it preserves fair competition. In Washington, where trans athletes can still compete under current policy, officials are split — the Superintendent sees the ruling as validation of…