How the US supreme court case on trans athletes could unravel LGBTQ+ rights
The Guardian••nation
Key Points:
- The US Supreme Court is set to hear cases challenging state bans on transgender athletes in West Virginia and Idaho, potentially impacting broader LGBTQ+ rights beyond sports.
- The cases involve trans students arguing that laws barring trans girls from girls’ sports teams violate constitutional equal protection and Title IX protections against sex discrimination.
- A key issue is whether the court will grant “heightened scrutiny” to laws targeting transgender people, which could determine the constitutionality of a wide range of anti-trans legislation.
- Advocates warn that a ruling upholding the bans could lead to expanded restrictions on trans youth in areas like bathroom access, pronoun use, and protections from harassment, while opponents argue the bans protect fairness in women’s sports.
- The decision
