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Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
By Mark Sherman, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.The court’s six-justice conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the past year, ruled that ...
Key takeaway Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, saying from the bench that the majority opinion was wrong to reject an equal-protection claim from 16-year-old Becky Pepper-Jackson.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams will likely have implications for schools in Terrell Hills and the broader San Antonio area. As the court's ruling sets a precedent for other states with similar bans, local school districts may need to reexamine their own policies regarding transgender athletes. This could lead to a reevaluation of how schools in Terrell Hills balance the rights of all students with the competitive fairness concerns cited by the court. With prominent women in sports weighing in on both sides of the issue, the debate is likely to continue, and local schools may face pressure from parents, students, and community members to take a stance. As the issue continues to unfold, Terrell Hills residents can expect to see discussions about the ruling's impact on local schools and athletic programs.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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