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NY court strikes down Nassau County order banning transgender athletes from competing on girls’ sports teams

Civil rights groups lauded the court decision, saying it struck down a harmful policy.

Bills Restricting Trans Student Athletes Advance in Three States

Bills aimed at keeping transgender girls and women off female interscholastic sports teams are moving forward in North Dakota, Mississippi, and Utah.

Republican AGs ask SCOTUS to uphold anti-trans sports laws

Twenty-six attorneys general have filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the Supreme Court to do so.

West Virginia can’t ban transgender athletes says federal court

Another court stands in the way of Republican attacks on transgender people.

Indiana Lawmakers Pass Anti-Trans Sports Bill, Send to Governor

Gov. Eric Holcomb seems likely to sign the bill, which civil rights advocates call hateful and harmful.

Congressional Democrats Slam GOP Lawmakers For Anti-Trans Legislation

Led by Equality Caucus chair Rep. Mark Pocan, advocates for transgender rights and fellow Democrats vow to stick up for trans kids.

New Hampshire student athletes move to challenge Trump's anti-trans sports order

They have already sued over the state's trans-exclusionary sports law, but now they're seeking to expand their suit to challenge the national ban.

Florida School Leaders Punished for Accommodating Transgender Student-Athlete

It's against Florida law to allow trans girls to play on the schools' girls sports teams.

Trump Administration Backs Idaho's Anti-Trans School Sports Law

The Department of Justice, headed by William Barr, supports a state law barring trans females from girls' and women's school sports teams.

Teen Sues Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Over Anti-Trans Law

"Playing sports makes me feel like I fit in, the thought of not being able to play next year scares me. I'm going to be lonely and sad if I can't play."

Vermont Christian School Team Won't Play Against Rival With Trans Girl

Mid Vermont Christian School withdrew from a state basketball tournament rather than face a team with a trans player.

Sen. Rand Paul Rants: Trans Inclusion Will 'Destroy Girls' Athletics'

The Republican from Kentucky went on an anti-trans tirade at a confirmation hearing for Secretary of Education nominee Miguel Cardona.

New Hampshire advances trans-exclusionary sports bill

If the bill becomes law, New Hampshire would be the first northeastern state with such a statute.

Kentucky Gov. Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill, But Override Possible

"Transgender children deserve public officials' efforts to demonstrate that they are valued members of our community," Gov. Andy Beshear wrote.

Florida GOP Candidate’s Bisexual Daughter Slams Mom in Viral Video

State Sen. Kelli Stargel, who recently announced a bid for Congress, was behind the state's bill barring trans girls from participating in girls' sports teams.

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Vows to Veto Anti-Trans Legislation

Lawmakers are considering bills to ban gender-affirming care for youth and bar trans girls and women from female school sports teams.

Record Number of Anti-Trans Bills Introduced in States This Year

Most of them seek to keep trans girls and women off of female sports teams or prevent trans youth from receiving gender-affirming medical care.

Judge Upholds West Virginia's Trans-Exclusionary Sports Law

The law is within the state's interest in providing athletic opportunities for girls and women, according to U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin.

GOP Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill

The state's legislature could still override the veto. 

Court affirms ruling that blocks Arizona's anti-transgender student athlete law

The decision means the two girls can play sports this school year.

Indiana Lawmakers Override Governor to Enact Anti-Trans Sports Law

The ACLU of Indiana has already filed suit against the new law.