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The Supreme Court announced Thursday it will hear two cases involving state laws preventing boys from competing in girls’ sports, a key issue in the nationwide battle over transgenderism.
The justices are set to determine the constitutionality of laws in Idaho and West Virginia barring males who identify as transgender from playing in women’s and girls’ sports leagues. A date for oral arguments has not been set, but the Court’s next term will begin in October.
“Idaho’s women and girls deserve an equal playing field,” said Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador.
“I am thrilled the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear our case. For too long, activists have worked to sideline women and girls in their own sports. Men and women are biologically different, and we hope the Court will allow states to end this injustice and ensure that men no longer create a dangerous, unfair environment for women to showcase their incredible talent and pursue ..."
