SCOTUS upholds bans on transgender athletes participating in women and girls' sports

NPR | By Selena Simmons-Duffin

Published July 1, 2026 at 4:53 AM EDT

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that states can bar trans girls and women from participating in school sports teams. But states that choose to may also allow trans athletes to participate.

Selena Simmons-Duffin

Selena Simmons-Duffin reports on health policy for NPR.

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