Supreme Court Upholds Bans on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

The United States Supreme Court has sided with restrictions that bar transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports competitions, according to a recent analysis of the high court’s decision.

Brooke Migdon, a reporter with The 19th, joined NPR’s Juana Summers to help explain the ruling and walk through what it means for transgender student-athletes across the country.

The decision marks a significant moment in the ongoing national debate over transgender participation in sports, particularly at the scholastic level, where policies have varied widely from state to state.