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Supreme Court Upholds Trans Sports Bans | US News
The Supreme Court just struck down transgender athletes’ right to compete in girls’ sports, upholding bans in Idaho and West Virginia—and likely dozens more states. The ruling claims these laws don’t violate Title Nine or the Constitution, despite previous court wins for transgender rights. Becky Pepper-Jackson, a 16-year-old West Virginia athlete on puberty blockers and with a female birth certificate, went from last-place runner to state shot put champ—her case now a symbol of the debate. The court leans on biological differences as justification for “fair play,” while advocates argue her…
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