Transgender Teens Challenge Trump's Sports Ban in Federal Court

Parker Tirrell and Iris Turmelle fight state and federal policies restricting transgender athletes, as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews related cases.

Parker Tirrell and Iris Turmelle, two transgender teens from New Hampshire, are the first to challenge President Trump's executive order banning transgender girls from girls' sports.
The executive order, issued in February 2025, mandates federal agencies to enforce Title IX based on birth-assigned gender, aligning with similar state-level bans in about half of the U.S.
The Trump administration has yet to respond to the lawsuit, while advocacy group Female Athletes United has filed to defend the executive order.
Both teens are receiving puberty-blocking medication and hormone therapy, countering claims that they hold an unfair advantage in sports.
The U.S. Supreme Court is concurrently reviewing related cases, signaling potential nationwide implications for transgender rights in athletics.