"The rain and chilly temperatures did not deter hundreds of people from gathering in Union Square on Jan. 10 in a resounding show of support for trans youth in New York City and across the country just three days before the US Supreme Court was set to hear two pivotal cases challenging state laws that ban trans girls and women from participating in sports."
"On Tuesday, Jan. 13, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the cases West Virginia v BPJ challenging a state law requiring schools to separate students on the basis of so-called biological sex, which was passed in 2021 and struck down in 2024 and Little v Hecox which challenges the country's first ban on trans girls and women for participating in sports under any circumstances, and was signed into law in Idaho in 2020 but blocked by a lower court in August 2023."
"While trans rights are under attack nationally, New York will always hold the line, and will continue to be the beacon of both dignity and respect that trans people deserve, affirmed Kei Williams, executive director the NEW Pride Agenda, which organized the rally along with PFLAG NYC, Trans formative Schools and ACT UP, with support from dozens of other organizations."
Rain and chilly temperatures did not stop hundreds from gathering in Union Square on Jan. 10 to show support for trans youth in New York City and nationwide. Speakers emphasized that trans children want to live normal lives, be accepted, and receive care rather than debate. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Jan. 13 in West Virginia v. BPJ and Little v. Hecox, cases challenging state bans on trans girls and women participating in sports and school sex-separation policies. The outcomes could determine whether states can categorically bar trans girls from women's teams and could widen marginalization. Local organizations and elected officials pledged unwavering support and rallied with chants welcoming trans youth.
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