Amid a drumbeat of state and federal policies restricting transgender rights, the court’s decision left some trans athletes and their advocates angry and afraid.Twenty-seven states have enacted measures prohibiting trans athletes from playing school sports on teams that align with their gender identities.Chelsea Stahl / NBC News; Getty ImagesJuly 1, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTIt was about 90 degrees Tuesday in Plymouth, New Hampshire, and Parker Tirrell, 17, was on her way out the door to go swimming with a friend when her mom broke the news: The Supreme Court had upheld a West Virginia law banning transgender athletes from competing on girls’ and women’s sports teams. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.