09/03/2026
Can states and schools limit participation on female athletic teams based on biological s*x?
In West Virginia v. B.P.J., the U.S. Supreme Court held that states and educational institutions may restrict female athletic teams to biological females without violating Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause.
The decision provides important guidance for schools navigating athletic eligibility policies while leaving questions about other s*x-segregated spaces unresolved.
Alexa (Lexi) Shapiro examines the Court’s decision and what it may mean for school districts and educational institutions moving forward.
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West Virginia v. B.P.J., 225 L. Ed. 2d 1040 (2026) (Supreme Court ruling affirming that states and educational institutions may lawfully restrict female athletic teams to biological females without violating either Title IX or the Equal Protection Clause.) BACKGROUND This case arose from West Virgin...