new york – Today, the Nassau County Supreme Court vacated a Blakeman County executive order prohibiting transgender girls and women from participating in girls' and women's sports at county-run facilities.
“We are pleased that the court struck down a harmful policy that is in the dustbin of history.” Gabriela Larios, staff attorney at the New York Civil Liberties Union; “This ruling deals a severe blow to County Executive Blakeman’s attempt to score cheap political points by promoting harmful stereotypes about transgender women and girls. We will continue to work to prevent the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights that are rampant across the United States from happening in New York.”
“Today's decision is a victory for those who believe that transgender people have the same right to participate in sports as anyone else. It sends a strong message that transphobic discrimination will not be tolerated.” Stated. Curly Fry (they/them), President long island roller rebel army. “As a league that welcomes trans women and is committed to providing a safe space for everyone to be their authentic selves, County Executive Blakeman's order is a sign that we believe in inclusion and are committed to providing a safe space for everyone to be their authentic selves. They tried to punish us just because we disagree. Transgender people belong everywhere, including in sports, and they won't be erased.”
In March 2024, NYCLU lawsuit They are challenging Nassau County's ban on behalf of the Long Island Roller Rebels, Nassau County's recreational women's flat track roller derby league. Under the executive order, the League Welcoming Trans Women was banned from using Nassau County facilities.
