Washington — South Carolina officials asked the Supreme Court to allow the state to fully enforce a measure that makes some education funding contingent upon school districts complying with a rule prohibiting transgender students from using restrooms corresponding with their gender identity.

The state's request for emergency relief from the high court stems from a federal appeals court ruling that blocked South Carolina officials from enforcing its restroom policy against a transgender high school student, identified in court papers as John Doe.

South Carolina's General Assembly included the restriction in a spending bill for fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The provision, which initially expired at the end of June, conditions 25% of state funds appropriated to school districts on their compli

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