Tony Hoang

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that California can maintain its policy allowing transgender student athletes to participate in girls’ and women’s sports teams. The decision permits but does not require states to restrict transgender athletes from these teams, upholding state laws in Idaho and West Virginia. LGBTQ advocates praised the ruling for protecting inclusive policies, while opponents argued it fails to safeguard girls’ sports opportunities.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states may ban transgender student athletes from girls’ and women’s teams but are not required to, allowing California to maintain its policy of inclusion. LGBTQ advocacy groups like Equality California praised the decision for preserving inclusive policies, while opponents, including school board member Sonja Shaw, argued it protects girls' sports. The 6-3 decision upholds state laws in Idaho and West Virginia but does not mandate such bans.