Two transgender girls who challenged President Donald Trump’s trans sports executive order withdrew a lawsuit in New Hampshire after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls’ sports. The teens—Parker Tirrell and Iris Turmelle—had sought to continue competing in school sports as their legal case progressed. Their lawyer, Chris Erchull of GLAD Law, said the case was about preserving opportunities equal to those of peers, but the Supreme Court’s decision removed that pathway. Both sides agreed to pause proceedings to await rulings from the high court, which also addressed similar bans in Idaho and West Virginia. The dispute also intersected with state restrictions on gender-affirming care. For example, the report notes New Hampshire legislation that limits medical professionals from providing puberty blockers and hormone replacement therapy to people under 18, alongside other state measures. For colleges and K-12 districts, the decision can affect athletic eligibility policies, Title IX compliance frameworks, and student services planning—especially where institutions must reconcile state law, federal guidance, and evolving litigation risk.
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