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Supreme Court Petitioned by 26 States Over New Hampshire Law and Title IX in Women's Sports

Aug 16, 2024, 10:50 PM

A group of female athletes and 26 states have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a challenge to state laws that prohibit transgender women from participating in women's sports. This legal action comes amid a broader national debate over the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports. The petitioners argue that these laws are necessary to protect the integrity of women's sports. In a related development, transgender teens have filed a lawsuit against a New Hampshire law that bans them from participating in girls' sports. Plymouth Regional High School recently banned a 15-year-old from girls' soccer practice due to this law. The Supreme Court has been asked to intervene in these contentious issues, with significant implications for Title IX and gender equality in sports. The Biden-Harris administration's attempt to redirect Title IX to allow biological men in women's sports has been denied by the Supreme Court, marking a significant decision. The Justice Department's Title IX request was also denied.