The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that states can ban males from competing in women’s sports. At issue is whether males, who falsely identify as female—so-called transgender females—can compete against girls and women in athletic events.

The high court cited Title IX, enacted in 1972, to support its decision. It bars discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs. It also ruled that the 14th Amendment “equal protection” clause was not violated when states ban males from competing against females.

The majority opinion said that “forcing women and girls to play against biological males can deter some women and girls who would otherwise participate in sports from doing........

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