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Nassau County Signs Transgender Sports Ban on July 15, Faces Lawsuits

Jul 15, 2024, 07:45 PM

On July 15, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a controversial law banning transgender women and girls from participating in women's and girls' sports at county-run parks and facilities. The bill, which passed along party lines with a 12-5 vote by the Republican majority, has drawn immediate legal challenges. New York Attorney General Letitia James and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) have filed lawsuits against Nassau County, arguing that the law is discriminatory and violates state protections against gender identity discrimination.