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Supreme Court transgender athlete ruling sparks concern, calls for unity in Laredo
By Angie Bravo at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states may bar transgender athletes from competing on girls’ teams in public school sports, a decision that community advocates in Laredo say is generating concern and renewed calls for understanding.LGBTQ+ advocates say the ruling carri...
Key takeaway “Sports can help people through tough times; sports are constantly set as a coping mechanism,” said Dex Rodriguez, founder of 956TEA, a Laredo-based transgender rights advocacy group.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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