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US Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Transgender Women in School Sports
The Hindu·Wednesday, 1 July 2026
The US Supreme Court has upheld state laws that ban transgender girls and women from competing in school athletic teams consistent with their gender identity. The ruling leaves unresolved separate lawsuits in states like Connecticut and California that allow transgender athletes to compete. The decision is a major moment in the ongoing American debate over transgender rights.
Why It Matters
US Supreme Court rulings on social issues often influence legal and policy debates in other democracies, including India, where courts and legislators are increasingly being asked to address transgender rights.
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