In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld multiple state bans on transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports, leaving some to wonder if the ruling will have an impact on Illinois.
The court upheld bans in two states, Idaho and West Virginia, which prohibited individuals who identified as transgender women and girls, but were born as biological males, from competing in college and youth sports.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker posted a statement on the social platform X, in which he called the decision a “setback for equality in this nation.”
Ed Yohnka with the Illinois ACLU told The Center Square what the ruling could mean for Illinois students.
In a statement, Attorney General Kwame Raoul reflected Yohnka’s statement, and argued that transgender students in the state, “have the right to fully participate in school activities, including sports.”
Previous reporting has suggested there are only about 25 transgender athletes participating in youth sports statewide. Of them, only three or four play in girls-only sports.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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