Riley Gaines makes an appeal Ahead of Supreme Court Cases on Constitutionality of Protecting Women’s Sports

Riley Gaines recently expressed her interest in two landmark cases that will decide on the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports. Gaines announced that she will attend the hearing of West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox in two weeks in the Supreme Court.

The West Virginia v. B.P.J. case features West Virginia's law that was passed to ban transgender girls from competing in the girls category. A middle school transgender athlete, Becky, who has received medication since the start of puberty, sued West Virginia's law, stating it violates the Constitution and Title IX policies. Along with the West Virginia v. B.P.J. case, Gaines also plans to attend the hearing for Little v. Hecox case.

Lindsay, a transgender college student at Boise State University, was also banned from competing in women's sports due to Idaho’s HB 500 law. The former collegiate swimmer, Gaines, will be present in the court while the decision is made.

"In 2 weeks, I'll be at the Supreme Court where two landmark cases will be heard, West Virginia v. B.P.J. & Little v. Hecox," Gaines wrote. "They will decide if it's constitutional to protect women's sports."

Riley Gaines also urged her fans to sign the petition, writing:

"Sign the petition below to let your voice be heard."

The request to review West Virginia's law and Idaho’s HB 500 was accepted by the Supreme Court on June 30, 2025.

Riley Gaines supports SJSU athlete Brooke Slusser over experiencing stress

Riley Gaines speaks during the 10X Ladies Conference at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort in Aventura, Florida. (Photo by Getty Images)

In an interview with Fox News, Brooke Slusser, a volleyball player from SJSU, opened up about the trauma she experienced after she was informed about a transgender player, Blaire Flemming, competing on the team. Gaines, who has been an ardent advocate of protecting women's sport, criticized SJSU and extended her support and pride for Slusser for voicing her distress.

"The school lied to the women and never disclosed that he was male," Riley Gaines wrote. "Brooke spoke up after realizing she had been living with a man and sharing hotel rooms on team trips." "She eventually had to drop out of school and move back home for her safety and health," Gaines added. "This is abuse. So why aren’t women like Brooke ever considered when we talk about the “feelings” of those affected by these decisions?"

Slusser complained that after realizing she had shared hotel rooms and changing spaces with Fleming the whole season, she developed an eating disorder and lost her menstrual cycle for a brief period.

Edited by Janhavi Shinde