US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sports
Trump called it a "big win" but a major LGBT campaign group described the ruling as "heartbreaking".
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Notable Quotes
"This ruling is heartbreaking for transgender student athletes who are being forced to sit on the sidelines simply for who they are."
— Kelley Robinson , Activist
"The Constitution and Title IX do not require an overhaul of women's and girls' sports throughout America."
— Justice Brett Kavanaugh , Academic
"The majority opinion had applied a diminished view of equal protection to sports."
— Justice Sonia Sotomayor , Academic
"The ruling was a victory for common sense and would give all states the clarity and confidence to ensure fairness and safety for female athletes today and for generations to come."
— JB McCuskey , Politician
"It would ensure boys and men will not be able to take the place of girls and women in sports because it's not fair."
— Barbara Ehardt , Politician
Key People
An Idaho state lawmaker who introduced the law banning transgender women from participating in female sports.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
The Attorney General of West Virginia who commented on the Supreme Court ruling as a victory.
A justice of the US Supreme Court who authored the ruling upholding the state bans on transgender women in female sports.
A justice of the US Supreme Court who dissented against the ruling and criticized the majority opinion.
President of the Human Rights Campaign, an organization advocating for the LGBT community.
A transgender woman and long-distance runner who challenged Idaho's ban on transgender women competing in female sports.
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Trump called it a "big win" but a major LGBT campaign group described the ruling as "heartbreaking".
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