What the SCOTUS Title IX ruling could mean for lawsuits seeking damages for women impacted by trans athletes

The Supreme Court ruled in Bostock v. Clayton County that Title IX's prohibition on sex discrimination includes sexual orientation and gender identity. Riley Gaines and Brooke Slusser, both former college swimmers, filed lawsuits seeking damages, alleging they lost competitive opportunities to transgender athletes. Their legal claims argue the NCAA failed to enforce Title IX protections. The Court's decision removes what had been the NCAA's primary legal defense in similar cases, according to legal filings.

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