"Supreme Court Refuses to Review Transgender Bathroom Policies"

The US Supreme Court declined to hear a case regarding bathroom access for transgender students, leaving in place a ruling by the Chicago-based US seventh circuit court of appeals that granted transgender boys access to the boys' bathroom. The decision reflects a broader legal debate over whether school policies restricting bathroom use for transgender students violate federal law or the US constitution, with federal appeals courts divided on the issue. The Biden administration has proposed rules allowing schools to block some transgender athletes from competing on sports teams that match their gender identities under certain circumstances, while arguing against blanket bans.