US Supreme Court Confirms Biological Sex Rules for Women's Sports

美國最高法院確認女性體育活動的生物性別規則

Jul 9, 2026, 17:53

Introduction

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that state laws limiting girls' sports to biological females are legal. This decision caused the end of a legal challenge in New Hampshire and follows reports about student safety in West Virginia.

美國最高法院裁定，州法律將女孩體育活動限制為生物女性是合法的。此決定導致新罕布什爾州的一項法律挑戰結束，並是在西維吉尼亞州出現關於學生安全報告後做出的。

Main Body

The legal situation regarding sports eligibility changed significantly after the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in two key cases. The court ruled that schools can use biological sex as the main requirement for sports participation. Consequently, Parker Tirrell and Iris Turmelle dropped their lawsuit against New Hampshire's laws. This case had previously involved the federal government due to orders that stopped the use of federal funds to promote gender ideology and required the exclusion of biological males from female sports.

在最高法院對兩件關鍵案件做出 6-3 裁決後，體育參賽資格的法律情況發生了重大變化。法院裁定學校可以使用生物性別作為參與體育活動的主要要求。因此，Parker Tirrell 與 Iris Turmelle 撤回了對新罕布什爾州法律的訴訟。此案先前因有指令要求停止使用聯邦資金推廣性別意識形態，並要求將生物男性排除在女性體育活動之外，而涉及聯邦政府。

At the same time, Adaleia Cross, a former student in West Virginia, claimed she was sexually harassed by a transgender athlete at Bridgeport Middle School. Cross asserted that the athlete used inappropriate language in the locker rooms, which made her and other female students feel uncomfortable. Furthermore, she claimed that the school district did not punish the athlete or communicate clearly after an investigation. However, the ACLU denied these claims, stating that the school district found the allegations to be unsupported by evidence.

與此同時，西維吉尼亞州的前學生 Adaleia Cross 聲稱她在 Bridgeport 中學被一名跨性別運動員性騷擾。Cross 主張該運動員在更衣室使用了不適當的語言，使她和其他女學生感到不舒服。此外，她聲稱校區在調查後並未懲罰該運動員，也沒有進行清晰的溝通。然而，美國公民自由聯盟 (ACLU) 否認了這些指控，表示校區發現這些指控缺乏證據支持。

Beyond the legal battles, these events have had a strong impact on the students involved. Cross reported that she had to stop several after-school activities and lost friends because of her public views. She also claimed that a teacher treated her poorly after she supported biological sex-based sports. Despite these conflicts, the Alliance Defending Freedom emphasizes that these rules are necessary to protect the privacy and fair opportunities of biological females.

除了法律鬥爭，這些事件對涉及的學生產生了強烈影響。Cross 報告稱，由於她的公開觀點，她不得不停止多項課後活動並失去了朋友。她還聲稱在支持以生物性別為基準的體育活動後，一名教師對她的對待很差。儘管存在這些衝突，「捍衛自由聯盟」強調這些規則對於保護生物女性的隱私和公平機會是必要的。

Conclusion

Although the Supreme Court has created a legal path for biological sex-based eligibility, 23 states still have policies that allow transgender athletes to compete based on their gender identity.

雖然最高法院為以生物性別為基準的參賽資格開闢了法律途徑，但仍有 23 個州的政策允許跨性別運動員根據其性別認同參賽。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Connector Leap': Moving from Simple to Sophisticated

At the A2 level, you usually connect ideas with and, but, or because. To reach B2, you must use Logical Transitions. These are words that act like road signs, telling the reader exactly how two ideas relate.

🔍 The Analysis

Look at how this text moves beyond basic sentences:

The Result Trigger: Consequently
- A2 Style: The court ruled, so they dropped the lawsuit.
- B2 Style: The court ruled. Consequently, they dropped the lawsuit.
- Why it works: It creates a formal cause-and-effect link.
The Addition Layer: Furthermore
- A2 Style: She said the language was bad and the school did nothing.
- B2 Style: She claimed the language was inappropriate. Furthermore, she claimed the school did not punish the athlete.
- Why it works: It signals that you are adding a new, important point rather than just a list of things.
The Contrast Pivot: Despite
- A2 Style: There were conflicts, but the group says rules are necessary.
- B2 Style: Despite these conflicts, the Alliance Defending Freedom emphasizes that these rules are necessary.
- Why it works: Despite allows you to acknowledge a problem and then immediately present a counter-argument in one elegant sentence.

🛠️ Practical Application

To bridge the gap, replace your 'basic' connectors with these 'power' alternatives found in the text:

Instead of...	Try using...	Effect
So	Consequently	More professional/academic
Also / And	Furthermore	Stronger emphasis on the point
But	Despite [Noun/Phrase]	Shows complex relationship between ideas

Vocabulary Learning

eligibility (n.)

The state of being qualified or entitled to be chosen for a particular position or activity.

Example:The committee is reviewing the eligibility of all candidates before the final selection.

consequently (adv.)

As a result of something that has happened.

Example:The company failed to innovate; consequently, it lost its market share to competitors.

exclusion (n.)

The act of preventing someone from entering a place or being part of a group.

Example:The club's policy of exclusion based on age was criticized by the public.

asserted (v.)

Stated a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.

Example:The lawyer asserted that his client was innocent despite the evidence.

allegations (n.)

Claims or assertions that someone has done something wrong or illegal, typically made without proof.

Example:The manager denied all allegations of corruption during the investigation.

emphasizes (v.)

Gives special importance or attention to something in speaking or writing.

Example:The report emphasizes the need for immediate action to combat climate change.

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