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2 transgender girls drop New Hampshire lawsuit after Supreme Court ruling, personal hardships
By Kathy Mccormack, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 10, 2026
· 5 min read
Two transgender girls who were the first to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” have withdrawn their lawsuit in New Hampshire based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls' sports and their ...
Key takeaway ” The teenagers, Parker Tirrell and Iris Turmelle, took on Trump’s executive order last year, amending their 2024 complaint against New Hampshire's law on banning transgender girls from school sports.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The withdrawal of this lawsuit has implications for the San Antonio area, where local schools and communities may be watching the developments in New Hampshire and the Supreme Court's ruling. As Texas has also seen legislation targeting transgender youth, the experiences of Parker Tirrell and Iris Turmelle may resonate with local families and advocates. The fact that Turmelle and her family felt compelled to leave New Hampshire due to proposed legislation against transgender people raises questions about the potential consequences of similar laws in Texas. In Terrell Hills , where community events and school activities are a significant part of local life, the issue of transgender athletes' participation in school sports may become a topic of discussion and debate. Local residents may want to pay attention to how area schools and the city government respond to the Supreme Court's ruling and its potential impact on transgender students in the community.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Two transgender girls who were the first to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” have withdrawn their lawsuit in New Hampshire based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls' sports and their ...
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