Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. on Transgender Athlete Bans

On Jan. 13, 2026, the Supreme Court held over three hours of oral arguments in two consolidated transgender athlete cases: Little v. Hecox (Idaho) and West Virginia v. B.P.J. The cases challenge state laws banning transgender girls and women from competing in girls'/women's sports. The Trump administration sided with the states. Conservative justices signaled readiness to uphold the bans; a decision is expected by June 2026.