The first case involves an Idaho student barred by state law from trying out for the track team; the second was brought by a West Virginia middle schooler barred by state law from competing.

During the first case to be heard in the back-to-back session, Little v. Hecox, both conservative and liberal justices raised questions — including those about what level of scrutiny to apply to anti-trans sports bans and whether this case itself was still valid.

The case has been ongoing since 2020, when Idaho became the first state in the nation to pass such a sweeping law targeting trans athletes.

Dozens of states have barred transgender girls and women from playing on teams matching their gender identity. Conservative justices appear set to bless these actions.

The Supreme Court indicated Tuesday that it would uphold landmark bans on transgender female competitors playing girls’ sports in Idaho and West Virginia.

The Supreme Court hears two cases this week on state bans for trans athletes playing on women's and girls' sports teams. Kate Sosin, who covers LGBTQ issues for the non-profit newsroom The 19th, has been following these cases closely.

( NewsNation) — A pair of Supreme Court cases slated for oral arguments Tuesday could redefine women’s sports across the country, as justices consider whether states can bar transgender athletes from competing on female teams.

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