Mass. Officials Vow to Protect Transgender Athletes After Supreme Court Ruling

Massachusetts officials remain undaunted by a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows states to keep biological males from participating in women's sports.

High Court Rules on Transgender Sports Participation

"The U.S. Supreme Court has codified the protection of laws in 27 states that prevent biological males from competing in women's sports," reported Fox News Digital. "Still, 23 states do not have such a law, and 19 of those states actively allow transgender athletes in girls' sports."

"The remaining four states restrict participation through state education agencies or athletic association rules rather than official state legislation," according to Fox News.

Massachusetts is among the 23 states.

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Attorney General Campbell Vows Thorough Review

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell blasted the Supreme Court's ruling, promising a careful and thorough review of the decision's implications.

In a statement, Campbell said, "This decision further marginalizes transgender students by allowing states to deny them the ability to participate in school athletics as their authentic selves."

"Allowing blanket policies that exclude transgender students from school sports does not ensure fairness or create inclusive school environments; it instead marginalizes and harms vulnerable students," Campbell said. "Massachusetts law continues to protect transgender students, including student athletes who play sports in accordance with their gender identity."

Governor Healey Criticizes Political Effort

WCVB-TV 5 reported that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, a former pro basketball player, has also denounced the high court's decision and put the blame on the president.

Massachusetts Rebels Against SCOTUS Over Men In Women's Sports

"This whole case came about because of Donald Trump's continued effort to politicize transgender people," Healey said. "And transgender people will continue to receive the full protections of anti-discrimination laws here in Massachusetts in terms of how this plays out in sports."

Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, and Maine also allow participation in sports in accordance with a student's expressed gender identity.