Supreme Court to Review Legality of Transgender Student Sports Bans

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear cases from West Virginia and Idaho challenging state laws that ban transgender students from participating in girls' and women's sports, with decisions expected by June 2026. The cases involve transgender students Becky Pepper-Jackson and Lindsay Hecox, who have received legal protections allowing them to compete while legal battles continue. The rulings will address whether such bans violate the 14th Amendment and Title IX, amid ongoing national debates over transgender rights and sports participation.