07/06/2026
BBH Pride's Statement Regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J.
July 6, 2026
The Brecksville-Broadview Heights (BBH) Pride organization stands with the transgender plaintiffs in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and the argument that state bans on transgender women in women’s sports violate both the U.S. Constitution and federal law under Title IX.
The Court’s argument that “s*x” under Title IX “cannot plausibly be interpreted to refer to anything other than biological s*x” perpetuates discrimination against transgender individuals by denying them the equal opportunity to participate in sports. Critically, it also deviates from 2020 Supreme Court precedent in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, in which the 6-3 majority defined “s*x” under Title VII as including both s*xual orientation and gender identity. To split hairs and argue that “s*x” has different meanings under Title VII and Title IX is nonsensical. The decision also contravenes the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution, under which discrimination based on s*x is prohibited.
BBH Pride will continue to support and affirm the members of the transgender community and stand for the principle that all people are equal before the law.
If you are in need of support or legal assistance, please reach out to one of our board members or contact:
ACLUOhio
TransOhio
Equality Ohio
