USA Supreme Court Hears Cases on Transgender Athlete Bans

The USA Supreme Court appeared likely to uphold state bans on transgender athletes following oral arguments in cases involving students from Idaho and West Virginia.Plaintiffs Lindsay Hecox and Becky Pepper-Jackson argued that the restrictions violate the Constitution's Equal Protection Clause and federal Title IX protections.A final ruling will impact laws in 27 states that currently bar transgender girls and women from participating in female sports teams.