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Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 30, 2026
· 5 min read
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.
The court’s six-justice conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the pas...
Key takeaway Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, saying from the bench that the majority opinion was wrong to reject an equal-protection claim from 16-year-old Becky Pepper-Jackson.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams will likely have implications for Minnesota schools. Although the ruling specifically addressed laws in Idaho and West Virginia, more than two dozen other states have adopted similar bans, and Minnesota's neighboring states may soon follow. This could lead to inconsistent policies for transgender student athletes competing in regional and national tournaments. In Minneapolis , where schools have been working to create inclusive environments for transgender students, this ruling may require a reexamination of existing policies and procedures. Local educators and advocates will need to consider how to balance the court's decision with the need to support and include transgender students in school sports, potentially leading to a renewed focus on creating inclusive and equitable athletic programs in Minneapolis schools.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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