Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on State Transgender Athlete Bans
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over state laws that bar transgender girls and women from competing on female athletic teams, a high‑profile dispute raising questions about sex discrimination and the scope of state sports policies. Concurrently, the Court is taking up other major matters, including a separate case on laws banning guns from private property that is receiving live coverage.
📌 Key Facts
- The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday on state laws banning transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports.
- The case centers on whether such bans violate Title IX or constitutional protections by discriminating based on sex and gender identity.
- Dozens of states have enacted these laws, creating a national patchwork of rules that has left schools and athletic bodies facing conflicting legal obligations.
📊 Relevant Data
Between 2014 and 2023, the percentage of White young adults identifying as transgender increased by 1024%, compared to 181% for Hispanic young adults.
Transgender identity: How much has it increased? — Generation Tech
In a 2025 study of transgender women runners, average race time increased by 14.6% after an average of 31 months of gender-affirming hormone therapy.
Longitudinal Performance Changes in Transgender Women Runners During Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy — European Journal of Sport Science (Wiley Online Library)
Approximately 3.3% of U.S. high school students identify as transgender, according to the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
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