Morning Wire The Supreme Court Cases That Could Redefine Women’s Sports
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Jan 17, 2026 
Kristen Waggoner, President and CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom and lead counsel in pivotal litigation on women's sports, joins to discuss two landmark Supreme Court cases. She breaks down the implications of the Fairness/Save Women's Sports Acts and details key moments from oral arguments, including a notable exchange on defining sex. Waggoner highlights the real impact on female athletes, emphasizing concerns over fairness in sports and the use of gender-identity language in court. She also shares insights on athletes' reactions to these critical legal challenges.
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Supreme Court Weighs State Rights In Sports
- The Supreme Court heard combined cases on state laws barring males from women's sports and debated Title IX and constitutional protections.
- Kristen Waggoner views the justices as likely to uphold state authority to protect women's sports and fairness.
Real Athletes Lost Scholarships And Medals
- Waggoner shared examples of female athletes harmed by male competitors taking opportunities and scholarships.
- She cited Lainey Armistead losing finite Title IX scholarship opportunities to males in women's categories.
Definition Of Sex Became Central
- The ACLU refused to provide a concrete definition of sex during oral arguments, which the justices highlighted as problematic.
- Waggoner argues that refusing to define sex undermines proving sex discrimination under the law.