Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ challenge the strength of the 14th Amendment for all
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Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ challenge the strength of the 14th Amendment for all
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June 18, 2026 6:30AM (EDT)
A protester supporting transgender athletes competing in women's sports holds a transgender pride flag outside the Supreme Court on January 13, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)
The battle over the legality of bans on trans athletes raises greater questions around privacy and sex discrimination in…
The conservative-dominated court will likely uphold state laws banning transgender athletes from participating in girls' and…
Two cases before the court could affect laws in 27 states that bar trans athletes from women’s sports.
A ruling against two athletes in West Virginia and Idaho could have far-reaching implications for civil rights
The Supreme Court will debate whether Idaho and West Virginia can prevent transgender girls and women from participating on…
This decision could set a tone for other challenges to laws barring transgender people from participating in sports, using…
