Trans youth athletes push for inclusion as Supreme Court weighs bans
The US Supreme Court is considering state bans on transgender students competing in school sports in West Virginia and Idaho. With about 27 states having bans and 20+ maintaining pro-LGBTQ+ policies, five trans youth and their families describe how athletics has given them community and a sense of belonging, while highlighting the real-world stakes for their rights. A ruling against trans participation could set a broader national precedent affecting LGBTQ+ rights beyond sports.