This is article 2 of 2 as it addresses the other case the Court heard today on Transgender Athletes. Justices examine whether Title IX permits schools to define sex strictly by biological traits for athletic teams.
TLDR
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on January 13, 2026, in West Virginia v. B.P.J.. The Justices must decide if a state law preventing transgender girls from joining female sports teams violates Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause. West Virginia argues that Title IX explicitly permits sports teams separated by biological sex to ensure competitive fairness. The respondent represents a transgender girl who argues the law discriminates based on sex and transgender status despite her having no physical advantage. The U.S. government argued in support of West Virginia. Justices focused heavily on the definition of “sex” in the 1972 statute and the “zero-sum” nature of athletic competition. The final ruling will determine how schools nationwide regulate sports participation for transgender students.
Case Information
Case Name: West Virginia, et al. v. B.P.J., by her next friend and mother, Heather Jackson
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