A West Virginia teenage trans athlete’s case goes to the Supreme Court
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding a teenage transgender athlete competing in women's sports despite a state law banning transgender women and girls from such teams.
- Becky Pepper-Jackson, the athlete at the center of the case, uses a foot-tapping ritual to maintain focus during shot put events amid intense scrutiny.
- Spectators have been seen wearing "Protect Women’s Sports" T-shirts, which Pepper-Jackson believes are targeted specifically at her participation.
- The case highlights ongoing legal and social debates about transgender athletes' rights and state-level restrictions on participation in women’s sports.
