United States runner Nikki Hiltz criticizes Supreme Court ruling
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American Olympic middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz, who identifies as transgender nonbinary and competes in women’s events, publicly reacted to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on transgender athletes. On Tuesday, the Court ruled 6-3 in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox that West Virginia and Idaho may enforce laws requiring student-athletes to compete based on biological sex at birth, citing Title IX and the Equal Protection Clause. Speaking Saturday after winning the mile at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, with a time of 4:17.49, Hiltz said they were not surprised but disappointed, emphasizing trans inclusion and gender affirmation in sports.
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Timeline
- Last year Hiltz describes gender fluid identity
- Tuesday Supreme Court issues 6-3 decision
- Tuesday Court upholds West Virginia, Idaho laws
- Tuesday Kavanaugh authors majority opinion language
- Saturday Hiltz races Prefontaine Classic mile
- Saturday Hiltz wins mile in 4:17.49
- Saturday Hiltz criticizes Supreme Court transgender ruling
Why it matters
The Supreme Court's decision could impact school sports nationwide. It upholds laws requiring student-athletes to compete based on biological sex. This may affect transgender students in your community. Check your local school district's policies on transgender athletes.
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