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Supreme Court lets states ban trans girls from girls' sports

The Supreme Court has ruled that states can ban transgender girls from participating in girls' sports teams. This decision is seen as a significant victory for conservative states seeking to restrict transgender rights. The ruling supports the argument that girls' sports should be defined by sex assigned at birth. The court's majority, led by Justice Kavanaugh, stated that the Constitution and Title IX do not mandate changes to women's sports. All justices agreed the ban was permissible under Title IX, though they differed on its constitutionality. Justice Sotomayor, in her dissent, expressed concern about the court's approach and potential future implications. Transgender advocates argued these bans constitute discrimination, while states defended them as necessary for fairness in girls' sports. The cases will now return to lower courts, and states with similar laws are expected to use this ruling in ongoing legal battles.
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