West Virginia passed a law mandating student-athletes compete on sports teams that align with their sex assigned at birth in 2021. This law - and others like it - are considered to be anti-transgender athletes. Becky Pepper-Jackson, a 12 year old West Virginia transgender girl, sued the state of West Virginia to challenge the law.

Her case went all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States, where they did not overturn the decision that allows her to participate until a final decision can be made. She is currently allowed to participate as a member of her middle school track team.

Based on this information, answer the following questions:

What type of case is Pepper-Jackson's and why is that best route? Being as specific as possible, what is the specific law that she is using to try to ensure she will be able to participate in middle school and high school sports in the future? (6 pts)

Even though the case hasn't been decided yet, Pepper-Jackson is allowed to participate until her case is decided. What type of judicial decision was made and why are the used? (Apply this to Pepper-Jackson.) (4 pts)

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