Politics
Supreme Court Rulings on Transgender Sports and Political Spending
The US Supreme Court has issued two significant rulings. It upheld bans on transgender women in female school sports, a victory for conservative states. Additionally, it struck down limits on political party spending, reversing a post-Watergate law.
Coverage timeline — 3 articles
NPR
At issue in the case was a post-Watergate law that Congress passed to limit the amount of money individuals can give to political parties.
2026-06-30 14:28 UTC
BBC News
It rules that states can ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports.
2026-06-30 14:21 UTC
Axios
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states can ban transgender girls from girls' school sports teams, handing conservative states a historic victory in their fight to restrict trans rights.Why it matters: The decision caps a yearslong, Republican-led push through statehou
2026-06-30 14:21 UTC