USSA Denounces Supreme Court Ruling That Undermines the Rights of Transgender Students

July 1st, 2026

This past Tuesday, June 30th of 2026, the Supreme Court consolidated and ruled on two cases concerning the presence of transgender athletes in women’s and girls’ sports: West Virginia v. B.P.J and Little v. Hecox (full ruling here). In both of these cases, the states involved had passed legislation placing bans on “biological males” (in their words) participating in women’s sports - West Virginia’s Save Women’s Sports Act in 2021, and Idaho’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act in 2020. Ultimately, the conservative majority upheld both laws, finding that they do not violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, nor do they violate Title IX protections.

The United States Students Association is appalled by the recent attacks on queer and especially transgender students across our country. Standing with our queer students is and will always be a priority of our organization. We are also aware that this ruling was released on the final day of pride month, solidifying its devastating effects. Students should not base impactful life decisions on governmental identity policing. We want a better future for students that face marginalization where they can feel empowered in their identities to choose whichever pathways they desire.

USSA believes education is a right for all students, and institutions and systems of learning should be doing everything in their power to protect and uplift all students. As decisions continue to come out of the Supreme Court, we are clear as USSA that we want to be a platform for students to fight for their rights and for education for all. We love our queer siblings, and we are here as a vehicle to make real change in students' lives.

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