Newsom's Office Defends California's Trans Athlete Policies Amid SCOTUS Ruling
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office responds to U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding state laws governing trans athletes in women's sports, a decision seen as part of an ongoing nationwide trend.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has responded after the U.S. Supreme Court made a historic ruling on trans athletes in women's sports, upholding state laws requiring individuals to compete under the sex listed on their birth certificate. The court's 6-3 decision aligns with California's existing policies. Newsom's office has declined to comment further on the implications of the ruling for trans youth who participate in sports. The Supreme Court's decision is part of a larger trend of states revising policies regarding trans athletes in women's sports.
