US EditionSupreme Court allows transgender student to use boys' restrooms at S.C. school
- The Supreme Court rejected South Carolina’s request to enforce a ban on a transgender boy using boys' restrooms while legal challenges continue.
- South Carolina sought emergency relief after a federal appeals court blocked the enforcement of its restroom policy against John Doe, citing a prior ruling favoring transgender students.
- The 4th Circuit injunction applies solely to Doe and relies on its 2020 decision in Gavin Grimm's case, which the state argues should be overturned following another Supreme Court ruling.
- The court stated the denial is not a ruling on the merits but based on standards for emergency relief, while three conservative justices would have granted South Carolina's application.
- The decision permits Doe to continue restroom use aligned with his gender identity amid ongoing litigation, underscoring the court’s cautious approach as it prepares to consider related transgender athlete cases next term.
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