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Supreme Court Upholds State Laws Barring Transgender Athletes, Woman Killed in Florida Alligator Attack

On the final day of its term, the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship and upheld conservative-backed state laws restricting transgender athletes. Meanwhile, a fatal alligator attack occurred in Florida.

Jul 1, 2026, 11:51 AM NBC Politics

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The Supreme Court delivered several significant rulings on July 1, 2026. It struck down an effort by former President Donald Trump to restrict birthright citizenship. At the same time, the high court handed conservatives a victory by upholding state laws that bar transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports teams.

In separate news from Florida, a woman died after an alligator attack in a state park. This incident adds to the day's notable events reported across the United States.

Additional reports on July 1 include soaring live event prices impacting consumers, a Ford recall of over 700,000 vehicles due to transmission defects, and a record heatwave forcing cancellations of some July 4 celebrations. Coverage also highlighted a mission to help LGBTQ+ couples start families and Gen Z influencers promoting faith and fun.

NBC’s Laura Jarrett reported these developments for TODAY.

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