Supreme Court Upholds Trans Athlete Bans

The majority found that such bans do not violate federal law, saying states have a legitimate interest in preserving fairness in women’s sports.

The decision sparked immediate backlash from LGBTQ+ groups and the lawyer for trans teen Becky Pepper-Jackson called it 'bad for any woman.' Conservative leaders hailed the ruling as a victory for female athletes.

The case is likely to influence legislation in dozens of additional states and federal policy.