The Supreme Court declined to block a lower court ruling that a transgender boy can use the boys' restroom while challenging state bathroom rules.

The interim order came after a decision in June on medical care for transgender youths and as the justices prepare to hear arguments on transgender athletes.

The Supreme Court declined to block a lower court ruling that a transgender boy can use the boys' restroom while challenging state bathroom rules.

But the court also said explicitly that the ruling was not a final ruling "on the merits."

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to permit South Carolina to ban transgender students from using the bathroom matching their gender identity as the state appeals rulings…