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Female Athletes, States Petition Supreme Court on Transgender Sports Ban

Aug 16, 2024, 11:24 PM

A large group of female athletes and 26 states have petitioned the Supreme Court to take up a challenge concerning state laws that ban transgender women from competing against biological female athletes. This legal action comes amid a broader national debate over the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports. In response, transgender teens have filed a lawsuit challenging a New Hampshire law that prohibits them from participating in girls' sports. The issue has garnered significant attention, with various stakeholders expressing differing views on the matter.