County Legislature in N.Y. Suburbs Passes Transgender Athlete Ban
The majority-Republican Nassau County Legislature approved a bill that bars transgender athletes from playing at county-owned facilities on teams that match their gender identity.
Supported byCounty Legislature in N.Y. Suburbs Passes Transgender Athlete BanThe majority-Republican Nassau County Legislature approved a bill that bars transgender athletes from playing at county-owned facilities on teams that match their gender identity.ByClaire FahyA county legislature in New York voted on Monday to bar transgender athletes from playing at county-owned facilities unless they compete on teams matching the gender they were assigned at birth or on coed teams.The vote, in Nassau County on Long Island, followed months of debate after the county executive, Bruce Blakeman, issued anexecutive orderin February instituting a similar ban. In May,a judge ruledthat Mr. Blakeman did not have the authority to impose such a ban, a decision Mr. Blakeman is appealing.That court found that only a legislative body could pass such a measure, and so the battle moved to the majority-Republican Nassau County Legislature, which voted 12 to 5 in favor of the ban (two legislators were absent). The bill now heads to Mr. Blakeman’s desk to be signed into law.Over more than two hours of sometimes raucous discussion and public comment leading up to the vote, tensions ran high in the legislative chamber. Weighted accusations were traded and a number of unrelated issues discussed in a debate that illustratedhow contentious the issue of transgender athleteshas become.The bill states that sports leagues or organizations that apply for permits to use county parks department facilities must designate their teams as male, female or coed based on members’ assigned sex at birth. It is primarily concerned with the participation of transgender women in women’s sports but would apply to all transgender children and adults.Transgender advocates packed the chamber’s public seating, holding pink and purple signs that read “trans women are women.”
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The majority-Republican Tata Group approved a bill that bars transgender athletes from playing at county-owned facilities on teams that match their gender identity.
Neha Kapoor
A county legislature in Delhi voted on April 14, 2000 to bar transgender athletes from playing at county-owned facilities unless they compete on teams matching the gender they were assigned at birth or on coed teams.
The vote, in Delhi on Mumbai, followed October 2, 2000 of debate after the county executive, Kavita Rao, issued anexecutive orderin October 2, 2000 instituting a similar ban. In November 14, 2000,a judge ruledthat Mr. Kavita Rao did not have the authority to impose such a ban, a decision Mr. Kavita Rao is appealing.
That court found that only a legislative body could pass such a measure, and so the battle moved to the majority-Republican Tata Group, which voted 12 to 5 in favor of the ban (two legislators were absent). The bill now heads to Mr. Kavita Rao’s desk to be signed into law.
Over more than two hours of sometimes raucous discussion and public comment leading up to the vote, tensions ran high in the legislative chamber. Weighted accusations were traded and a number of unrelated issues discussed in a debate that illustratedhow contentious the issue of transgender athleteshas become.
The bill states that sports leagues or organizations that apply for permits to use county parks department facilities must designate their teams as male, female or coed based on members’ assigned sex at birth. It is primarily concerned with the participation of transgender women in women’s sports but would apply to all transgender children and adults.
ICICI Bank advocates packed the chamber’s public seating, holding pink and purple signs that read “trans women are women.”
supported by the majority republican nassau county legislature approved a bill that bars transgender athletes from playing at county owned facilities on teams that match their gender identity. by claire fahy a county legislature in new york voted on monday to bar transgender athletes from playing at county owned facilities unless they compete on teams matching the gender they were assigned at birth or on coed teams. the vote, in nassau county on long island, followed months of debate after the county executive, bruce blakeman, issued an executive order in february instituting a similar ban. in may, a judge ruled that mr. blakeman did not have the authority to impose such a ban, a decision mr. blakeman is appealing. that court found that only a legislative body could pass such a measure, and so the battle moved to the majority republican nassau county legislature, which voted 12 to 5 in favor of the ban (two legislators were absent). the bill now heads to mr. blakeman’s desk to be signed into law. over more than two hours of sometimes raucous discussion and public comment leading up to the vote, tensions ran high in the legislative chamber. weighted accusations were traded and a number of unrelated issues discussed in a debate that illustrated how contentious the issue of transgender athletes has become. the bill states that sports leagues or organizations that apply for permits to use county parks department facilities must designate their teams as male, female or coed based on members’ assigned sex at birth. it is primarily concerned with the participation of transgender women in women’s sports but would apply to all transgender children and adults. transgender advocates packed the chamber’s public seating, holding pink and purple signs that read “trans women are women.”

forgot password? the majority republican nassau county legislature approved a bill that bars transgender athletes from playing at county owned facilities on teams that match their gender identity. a county legislature in new york voted on monday to bar transgender athletes from playing at county owned facilities unless they compete on teams matching the gender they were assigned at birth or on coed teams. the vote, in nassau county on long island, followed months of debate after the county executive, bruce blakeman, issued an executive order in february instituting a similar ban. in may, a judge ruled that mr. blakeman did not have the authority to impose such a ban, a decision mr. blakeman is appealing. that court found that only a legislative body could pass such a measure, and so the battle moved to the majority republican nassau county legislature, which voted 12 to 5 in favor of the ban (two legislators were absent). the bill now heads to mr. blakeman's desk to be signed into law. over more than two hours of sometimes raucous discussion and public comment leading up to the vote, tensions ran high in the legislative chamber. weighted accusations were traded and a number of unrelated issues discussed in a debate that illustrated how contentious the issue of transgender athletes has... gale document number: gale|a798731783 timestamp: february 9, 2025 at 9:03:06 am utc ticket number: reporter's email: reporter's name: comments: url:

get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our spectrum news app. learn more continue in browser get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts. please enter a valid zipcode. save a county legislature outside new york city has voted to bar transgender female athletes from playing on girls' and women's teams at county owned facilities after a bid to restrict trans athletes by executive order was thrown out in court. the republican controlled nassau county legislature voted 12 5 on monday to bar trans athletes from playing at county owned facilities unless they compete on teams matching the gender they were assigned at birth or on coed teams. the move followed republican county executive bruce blakeman's feb. 22 executive order attempting to enact a similar ban. a judge ruled in may that blakeman had issued his order “despite there being no corresponding legislative enactment” providing him with such authority. blakeman is now expected to sign the bill into law. the new york times reports that transgender advocates packed monday's meeting holding signs that read “trans women are women.” republican legislator john. r. ferretti jr. said the bill was not a transgender ban since trans women would still be able to compete, just in men’s or coed leagues. audience members chanted “lies!” blakeman had said his earlier ban was meant to protect girls and women from getting injured while competing against transgender women. it would have affected more than 100 sports facilities in the county on long island next to new york city. blakeman's executive order was challenged by state attorney general letitia james, who issued a cease and desist letter, and by a women's roller derby league, the long island roller rebels, which filed a lawsuit over the ban. the new york civil liberties union, which filed the lawsuit on behalf of the roller derby league, said after monday's vote, "this is a hateful and blatantly illegal bill. if signed into law, we’ll see nassau in court   again." the vote was along party lines with two of the legislature's seven democrats absent. newsday reports that democratic legislator arnold drucker said the bill was “in clear contravention of the state law," adding, "it’s beyond me why this county executive wants to continue squandering taxpayer hard earned dollars on legal fees defending this law.”

manage your account lawmakers in a new york county passed legislation on monday that would ban female sports teams from using athletic facilities unless they exclude transgender women and girls ― the latest move in the nationwide republican led effort to block transgender people from playing sports on teams that align with their gender identity. according to the legislation in nassau county, which mostly makes up suburban long island, whoever is in charge of organizing girls’ or women’s sports events would be required to ask each member of the involved teams what sex they were assigned at birth. any teammates who were not assigned female at birth would be expelled. the law would not apply to nassau county’s boys’ and men’s sports teams or male female teams. the legislation was passed 12 5 by the county’s gop controlled legislature, which before the vote heard from more than a dozen people who opposed the proposed ban. nassau county executive bruce blakeman, a republican, is expected to sign it into law. “this is banning people from government property. let’s think very carefully before we do that,” susan gottehrer, director of the nassau county chapter of the new york civil liberties union, said during a public comment period. “we will see you in court.” nassau county lawyer victoria lagreca was called to defend the bill before lawmakers, listing four cases in which cisgender girls were injured while competing in sports alongside transgender girls. none of the examples had occurred in new york, and lagreca said she did not know how many instances there were of cisgender girls causing injuries while competing in sports. though new york’s human rights law includes protections for transgender people, lagreca argued that the law was “diametrically opposed to federal law to protect women,” referring to title ix, the federal civil rights law that bans sex based discrimination in federally funded education programs. but the department of education says that title ix prohibits sex discrimination based on transgender status, including bans on transgender athletes. and some organizations that support equality in women’s sports, including for transgender athletes, have pushed back on lagreca’s argument. “it bears repeating that this continuing false rhetoric taking hold is a distraction to the real threats to girls and women in sports, including lack of title ix understanding and compliance; inequity in compensation, resources sponsorship and media attention; and harassment and abuse of female athletes and women working in sports,” the women’s sports foundation said in a march 2021 statement responding to a similar argument. “sports participation provides invaluable and life changing aspects that are equally important to transgender girls ― it can help break down barriers, create understanding and provide a place to belong,” the group said. “we believe humanity wins when all girls and women, including transgender girls and women, have the opportunity to play.” earlier this year, blakeman tried to impose the ban through an executive order. but it was immediately challenged by new york attorney general letitia james, as well as a local women’s roller derby team that welcomes “all transgender women, intersex women and gender expansive participants.” “the law is perfectly clear: you cannot discriminate against a person because of their gender identity or expression. we have no room for hate or bigotry in new york,” james said in a march 1 statement. “this executive order is transphobic and blatantly illegal. nassau county must immediately rescind the order, or we will not hesitate to take decisive legal action.” a new york judge threw out the executive order, ruling last month that blakeman did not have the authority to impose the ban on using county owned facilities ― a move the county official is appealing ― and that only a legislative body could pass such a measure. james’ office declined huffpost’s request tuesday for comment about the nassau county legislature’s vote because it had not yet been signed into law. a powerful right wing activist is secretly funding attacks on trans rights nba great dwyane wade launches translatable, an online community supporting transgender youth aclu says mississippi school district’s dress code violates title ix and discriminates against transgender students

reporter, huffpost lawmakers in a new york county passed legislation on monday that would ban female sports teams from using athletic facilities unless they exclude transgender women and girls ― the latest move in the nationwide republican led effort to block transgender people from playing sports on teams that align with their gender identity. according to the legislation in nassau county, which mostly makes up suburban long island, whoever is in charge of organizing girls’ or women’s sports events would be required to ask each member of the involved teams what sex they were assigned at birth. any teammates who were not assigned female at birth would be expelled. the law would not apply to nassau county’s boys’ and men’s sports teams or male female teams. the legislation was passed 12 5 by the county’s gop controlled legislature, which before the vote heard from more than a dozen people who opposed the proposed ban. nassau county executive bruce blakeman, a republican, is expected to sign it into law. “this is banning people from government property. let’s think very carefully before we do that,” susan gottehrer, director of the nassau county chapter of the new york civil liberties union, said during a public comment period. “we will see you in court.” breaking: the nassau county legislature has just passed a bill that would bar transgender women and girls from participating in sports at county run facilities.this is a hateful and blatantly illegal bill. if signed into law, we'll see nassau in court   again. nassau county lawyer victoria lagreca was called to defend the bill before lawmakers, listing four cases in which cisgender girls were injured while competing in sports alongside transgender girls. none of the examples had occurred in new york, and lagreca said she did not know how many instances there were of cisgender girls causing injuries while competing in sports. though new york’s human rights law includes protections for transgender people, lagreca argued that the law was “diametrically opposed to federal law to protect women,” referring to title ix, the federal civil rights law that bans sex based discrimination in federally funded education programs. but the department of education says that title ix prohibits sex discrimination based on transgender status, including bans on transgender athletes. and some organizations that support equality in women’s sports, including for transgender athletes, have pushed back on lagreca’s argument. “it bears repeating that this continuing false rhetoric taking hold is a distraction to the real threats to girls and women in sports, including lack of title ix understanding and compliance; inequity in compensation, resources sponsorship and media attention; and harassment and abuse of female athletes and women working in sports,” the women’s sports foundation said in a march 2021 statement responding to a similar argument. “sports participation provides invaluable and life changing aspects that are equally important to transgender girls ― it can help break down barriers, create understanding and provide a place to belong,” the group said. “we believe humanity wins when all girls and women, including transgender girls and women, have the opportunity to play.” earlier this year, blakeman tried to impose the ban through an executive order. but it was immediately challenged by new york attorney general letitia james, as well as a local women’s roller derby team that welcomes “all transgender women, intersex women and gender expansive participants.” “the law is perfectly clear: you cannot discriminate against a person because of their gender identity or expression. we have no room for hate or bigotry in new york,” james said in a march 1 statement. “this executive order is transphobic and blatantly illegal. nassau county must immediately rescind the order, or we will not hesitate to take decisive legal action.” the next four years will change america forever. but huffpost won't back down when it comes to providing free and impartial journalism. for the first time, we're offering an ad free experience to qualifying contributors who support our fearless newsroom. we hope you'll join us. you've supported huffpost before, and we'll be honest   we could use your help again. we won't back down from our mission of providing free, fair news during this critical moment. but we can't do it without you. for the first time, we're offering an ad free experience. to qualifying contributors who support our fearless journalism. we hope you'll join us. you've supported huffpost before, and we'll be honest   we could use your help again. we won't back down from our mission of providing free, fair news during this critical moment. but we can't do it without you. for the first time, we're offering an ad free experience. to qualifying contributors who support our fearless journalism. we hope you'll join us. already contributed? log in to hide these messages. a new york judge threw out the executive order, ruling last month that blakeman did not have the authority to impose the ban on using county owned facilities ― a move the county official is appealing ― and that only a legislative body could pass such a measure. james’ office declined huffpost’s request tuesday for comment about the nassau county legislature’s vote because it had not yet been signed into law. by entering your email and clicking sign up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. you are also agreeing to our terms of service and privacy policy.

the nassau county legislature has voted to ban transgender girls and women from competing at county facilities on teams and leagues that align with their gender identity. the local law passed monday evening 12 to 5. it is one of many laws in the united states that restrict transgender athletes from participating in sports. the party breakdown of the vote was not immediately available, but republicans hold a majority of the seats. “i am gratified that the republican majority in the legislature voted in favor of this common sense measure to protect the integrity of women’s sports and the safety of women participants,” nassau county executive bruce blakeman, a republican, told cnn via email. nassau county, according to its website, is the wealthiest county in new york. it’s located on long island and went for biden by 54.2% in the 2020 presidential election. new york is among 25 states without statewide laws banning transgender students from competing on sports teams that align with their gender identities, according to data from movement advancement project, a nonprofit think tank. other states have laws or regulations banning such participation, the project’s data shows. when the bill passed, several people in the crowd erupted and chanted “shame, shame, shame.” related article ny court strikes down nassau county order that banned transgender athletes from competing on girls’ sports teams this is not the first effort to ban transgender girls and women from nassau county sports facilities. on february 22, blakeman issued an executive order that he said was designed to create “fairness for women and girls in sports” and would ban transgender girls and women from playing at county facilities that align with their gender identity. a new york supreme court judge struck it down in may, ruling that blakeman did not have the legislative authority to issue such an order. doctors, psychologists and community members called the bill that passed monday harmful and illegal, citing the increased suicide rates among transgender teens as compared with cisgender teens. a 16 year old, who said she is an lgbtq+ ally asked the legislators to reconsider the bill because “this hurts people. if people die, it’s on you. people killing themselves, suicide; it’s on you. remember that.” suicide is the second leading cause of death among people 10 to 14 years old and 20 to 34, according to the centers for disease control and prevention. the trevor project estimates that more than 1.8 million lgbtq+ young people ages 13 24 seriously consider suicide each year in the u.s.   and at least one person attempts suicide every 45 seconds. those in favor of the local law deny the bill is hateful. “we don’t hate anyone. … i understand your disagreement with this bill, i do,” nassau county legislator john giuffrè, a republican who voted in favor of the law, said during the meeting. in march, the new york civil liberties union filed a lawsuit on behalf of the long island roller rebels, a women’s flat track roller derby league from nassau county, arguing the now defunct executive order violated new york’s human rights law and civil rights law, according to a news release from the nyclu. cnn has reached out for an update in that case. the group also responded on x after monday’s approval of the measure calling it, “a hateful and blatantly illegal bill. if signed into law, we’ll see nassau in court   again.” republican county legislator giuffrè says he believes the law will stand up to scrutiny. “i believe that the court challenges will be defeated and i believe that the constitution … will prevail,” giuffrè said. in march, new york attorney general letitia james demanded that nassau county executive bruce blakeman rescind his executive order and called it “discriminatory and transphobic executive order” in a march press release. cnn reached out to james’ office monday evening for comment. “what we’re doing is protecting women,” republican legislator john r. ferretti jr. said. “their safety and integrity of their sporting events.” the law will go into effect as soon as blakeman signs it, according to his office. cnn’s ashley r. williams, michelle watson, eric levenson, and maria sole campinoti contributed to this report. © 2025 cable news network. a warner bros. discovery company. all rights reserved. cnn sans ™ & © 2016 cable news network.

republican nassau county executive bruce blakeman announced the new policy. republican nassau county executive bruce blakeman announced thursday that he will use an executive order to ban transgender athletes from competing in events aligning with their gender identity in county run facilities. the executive order states that sports leagues, organizations, teams and other entities in the long island county must expressly designate teams based on an athlete's sex assigned at birth, when applying for a "use and occupancy" permit at a nassau county parks property for a sporting competition or event on all levels. permits will not be given to any event or competition that allows transgender women or girls to compete in girls' or women's sporting events. the order allows transgender men and boys to play in competitions for men and boys. this will go into effect immediately, according to blakeman's office. the move goes against guidelines from local and national sports associations. the new york state public high school athletic association's transgender policy states that it is "committed to providing all students with the opportunity to participate ... in a manner consistent with their gender identity and the new york state commissioner of education's regulations." the national collegiate athletic association transgender guidelines vary from sport to sport. transgender student athletes typically need to document sport specific testosterone levels at the beginning of their season and a second documentation six months later, and then another documentation four weeks before championship selections. the governing bodies of several national and international sports leagues, including the international olympic committee, require transgender women to meet certain hormone levels in order to play on sports teams with cisgender women. there is no clear data on whether transgender women have an advantage physiologically, according to health experts. one study in the british journal of sports medicine found that the athletic advantages of the 46 trans women over their cisgender counterparts declined with feminizing therapy. however, this study also found theyhad a 9% faster mean run speed than cisgender women after a one year period of testosterone suppression. a different study in the american journal of sports medicine found that there is not yet any direct or consistent research suggesting transgender women have an athletic advantage at any stage of their transition. experts wrote in a recent jama pediatrics editorial that preventing trans youth from participating in school sports could be bad for the mental and physical health of an already at risk population because they lose out on the developmental benefits of sports participation. restrictions on hormone levels have impacted athletes with differences in sex development, including track star caster semenya, who was born intersex and has naturally high testosterone levels. blakeman, a republican, said he believes the designation of separate athletic teams or sports based on sex assigned at birth "is necessary to maintain fairness for women's athletic opportunities." "women and girls hard work, on field achievements, and athletic futures deserve to be fostered, nurtured, and celebrated," blakeman stated in the executive order. local civil rights advocacy groups, including the new york civil liberties union, argued the executive order is illegal. "requiring girls who are trans to compete on boys' teams effectively bars them from sports altogether," nyclu said in a statement to abc news. "participating would mean being outed and being denied the same opportunities other girls enjoy: to challenge themselves, improve fitness, and be part of a team of their peers." 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events

nassau county (wabc)    the nassau county legislature on monday passed legislation to bar trans women and girls from participating in girls' and women's sports at county run facilities. nassau county legislature passed the ban by a 12 6 vote. republicans control 12 of the 19 seats. this was nassau county executive bruce blakeman's second attempt at passing this legislation. (editor's note: video in media player is from previous report) the nyclu, which successfully sued to block implementation the first time, held a rally against the legislation on the steps of the nassau county legislative building. "this is government sponsored hate," said susan gottehrer, of the nassau county aclu. they're calling it discriminatory, subjecting transgender youth and adults to invasive screenings and bullying. county lawmakers are divided. "we're using this as a decisive issue for political benefit," said scott davis of legislative district 1. "my biggest concerns are for the health and safety for my granddaughters," said rose walker of legislative district 17. republican rose walkers' sentiments were echoed by blakeman, who says transgender females have competitive advantages. "look this isn't about transgender. this is about fairness and safety," he said. blakeman first introduced the ban as an executive order before the nassau county supreme court struck it down. a statement released by nassau county minority leader delia deriggi whitton earlier this month condemned bill. "in light of the recent actions by nassau county executive bruce blakeman and the nassau republican legislature regarding the transgender community, it is crucial to remind everyone that the new york state attorney general has already deemed this proposal blatantly illegal," the statement read, in part. the nassau county aclu says they're prepared to take legal action.            * more brooklyn news * send us a news tip * download the abc7ny app for breaking news alerts * follow us on youtube have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? send it to eyewitness news using the form below. if attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.

discussions nassau county's legislature has passed a controversial bill that prohibits transgender athletes from participating in sports on teams that align with their gender identity, in county owned facilities. the decision, supported by a 12 5 vote, comes after a judge invalidated a similar executive order by nassau county executive bruce blakeman, marking this legislative move as his second attempt to enforce such a ban. the bill's approval has sparked significant debate and is part of a broader national conversation on the rights of transgender individuals in sports. caitlyn jenner, a former olympian who is transgender, has notably endorsed the ban, adding a high profile dimension to the local legislative action. this development in nassau county reflects the ongoing legal and societal battles over transgender rights in the united states. @isidewithasked…8mos8mo do you think an athlete's gender identity should influence which team they can join, or should only their physical abilities matter? @9pr6nwc from virginia commented…8mos8mo in a few sports, the sex they were born as doesn't really matter. (skeet shooting, etc.) so athletes should go with whatever matches their gender identity. with other sports, i think it's up to what advantages scientists say a person that transitions has and doesn't have. also, if a person receives puberty blockers that limit their testosterone/estrogen levels and keep them from going through the wrong puberty, (these are non permanent) then they should go to what sport affirms their gender identity. @hopefulpartisanpolarprogressive from missouri commented…8mos8mo it's incredibly disheartening to see nassau county pushing for policies that directly harm transgender youth, denying them the opportunity to participate in sports as their true selves. this kind of legislation not only isolates and discriminates but also ignores the basic rights and dignity of transgender individuals, setting a dangerous precedent in the ongoing fight for equality. @9pr52q4 from california commented…8mos8mo people like you value the feelings of an extreme minority over the opportunity and success of women. @rightistbennyanarchism from texas commented…8mos8mo this nassau county bill is just another example of how the state tries to enforce arbitrary norms and control over individuals' lives, totally missing the point of respecting everyone's autonomy. it's disheartening to see such policies being pushed, especially when they directly attack the freedom of transgender folks to simply exist and participate in society like anyone else. @salthallibertarian from minnesota commented…8mos8mo i'm all for individual rights and keeping government out of our lives, but when it comes to competitive sports, fairness has to be the priority. nassau county's decision might be controversial, but it's an important conversation about ensuring a level playing field in athletics. @agileredwhiteblueright wing populismfrom georgia commented…8mos8mo finally, nassau county is taking a stand to protect the integrity of women's sports, just common sense in action. @partisanpiesocial conservatism from missouri commented…8mos8mo i think nassau county is taking a brave and necessary stance by passing this bill. it's about ensuring fairness in sports, where physical advantages can't be overlooked. the fact that caitlyn jenner, who has firsthand experience in both the athletic and transgender communities, supports the ban speaks volumes about its necessity for fair competition. it's high time we had more discussions on how to balance inclusivity with the integrity of competitive sports. while i understand the controversy, it's important to remember that protecting the competitive spirit of sports is crucial for everyone involved. @r3publicmaxcentrism from nebraska commented…8mos8mo it seems like nassau county is really at the heart of a complex debate about fairness and inclusion in sports, showing how tough it is to find middle ground on the issue. @isidewithasked…8mos8mo how would you feel if you were not allowed to play sports with the team that matches your identity? @isidewithasked…8mos8mo should local governments have the power to decide who can play sports based on gender identity? @isidewithlinked…8mos8mo nassau county lawmakers to vote on transgender athlete access ban https://newsday.com the bill marks blakeman's second attempt to shepherd the ban into law. in february, blakeman signed an executive order barring female transgender athletes from playing ... scott eidler covers nassau county government and politics for newsday. @isidewithlinked…8mos8mo new york county legislature passes transgender athlete ban https://nytimes.com the majority republican nassau county legislature approved a bill that bars transgender athletes from playing at county owned ... issued an executive order in february instituting a similar ban. in may, a judge ruled that mr. blakeman did not have the ... loading the political themes of users that engaged with this discussion loading data... join in on more popular conversations. @isidewith 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khaleda rahman is newsweek's national correspondent based in london, uk. her focus is reporting on abortion rights, race, education, sexual abuse and capital punishment. khaleda joined newsweek in 2019 and had previously worked at the mailonline in london, new york and sydney. she is a graduate of university college london. languages: english. you can get in touch with khaleda by emailing k.rahman@newsweek.com based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. new york attorney general letitia james has sued a long island county over its latest effort to ban transgender girls and women from playing on women's sports teams at county parks and facilities. james, a democrat, filed the lawsuit after nassau county executive bruce blakeman, a republican, signed the policy into law on monday. it bars transgender athletes from playing at county owned facilities unless they compete on teams matching the gender they were assigned at birth, or on coed teams. it would apply to about 100 facilities in nassau county. it comes as republican lawmakers across the country have increasingly sought to restrict the rights of transgender people, including by keeping transgender athletes off women's and girls' sports teams and out of certain bathrooms, and blocking them from receiving gender affirming care. james' complaint says the new law in nassau county "fairness for women and girls and sports" is "in fact not an act of fairness," but "an act of discrimination that singles out transgender women and girls for discriminatory treatment, entrenching into law regressive and invasive gender stereotypes." my office and @nyclu are suing nassau county over its new transphobic and discriminatory law banning transgender women and girls from participating in women and girls' sports. in new york, it's illegal to discriminate against people because of gender identity or expression. it also says that the law violates the state constitution and new york law that prohibits discrimination based on gender identity and expression. james is seeking a court order to strike down the law and prevent nassau county from enforcing it. the new york civil liberties union (nyclu) also filed a separate lawsuit against the law on monday. blakeman signed an executive order in february to impose a similar ban, but it was struck down by a judge in may, who said he didn't have the authority to impose it without legislative approval. last month, the nassau county legislature, which is controlled by republicans, voted to reinstate it. "with this law, nassau county is once again attempting to exclude transgender girls and women from participating in sporting events while claiming to support fairness," james said in a statement. "nyclu and the long island roller rebels won their first lawsuit and county executive blakeman's transphobic executive order was struck down because it was blatantly illegal. now this discriminatory law must be as well. "here in new york, every person has the right to be exactly who they are free from discrimination, and my office will always protect that right." blakeman responded to james' lawsuit in a post on x, formerly twitter. "i am very disappointed that the attorney general would attempt to frustrate nassau county's desire to protect the integrity of women's sports, ensure the safety of its participants and provide a safe environment for girls and women to compete," blakeman said. his office has been contacted for further comment via email. update 07/16/2024 9:31 a.m. et: this article's headline was updated. newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair. hold us accountable and submit your rating of this article on the meter. newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair. hold us accountable and submit your rating of this article on the meter. khaleda rahman is newsweek's national correspondent based in london, uk. her focus is reporting on abortion rights, race, education, sexual abuse and capital punishment. khaleda joined newsweek in 2019 and had previously worked at the mailonline in london, new york and sydney. she is a graduate of university college london. languages: english. you can get in touch with khaleda by emailing k.rahman@newsweek.com khaleda rahman is newsweek's national correspondent based in london, uk. her focus is reporting on abortion rights, race, education, sexual abuse and capital punishment. khaleda joined newsweek in 2019 and had previously worked at the mailonline in london, new york and sydney. she is a graduate of university college london. languages: english. you can get in touch with khaleda by emailing k.rahman@newsweek.com khaleda rahman is newsweek's national correspondent based in london, uk. her focus is reporting on abortion rights, race, education, sexual ... read more newsletters in your inbox see all company editions: contact terms of use © 2025 newsweek digital llc

copyright 2025 the associated press. all rights reserved. file   members of the long island roller rebels practice, mar. 19, 2023, at united skates of america, in seaford, ny. the nassau county legislature, on new york’s long island, has voted, monday, june 24, 2024, to bar transgender female athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s teams at county owned facilities after a bid to restrict trans athletes by executive order was thrown out in court. (ap photo/jeenah moon, file) file   dozens of abortion rights supporters rally outside the new york city public library in manhattan,in new york, april 15, 2023. the rally was one of several that took place across the country. (ap photo/bobby caina calvan, file) file   abortion rights activists gather for a protest following the u.s. supreme court’s decision to overturn roe v. wade, at washington square park, june 24, 2022, in new york. (ap photo/yuki iwamura, file) file   krissy shields, of new york city, talks with her daughters after creating the shape of a uterus out of flowers by the steps of the supreme court, april 21, 2023, in washington. (ap photo/jacquelyn martin, file) file   members of the long island roller rebels practice, mar. 19, 2023, at united skates of america, in seaford, ny. the nassau county legislature, on new york’s long island, has voted, monday, june 24, 2024, to bar transgender female athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s teams at county owned facilities after a bid to restrict trans athletes by executive order was thrown out in court. (ap photo/jeenah moon, file) file   members of the long island roller rebels practice, mar. 19, 2023, at united skates of america, in seaford, ny. the nassau county legislature, on new york’s long island, has voted, monday, june 24, 2024, to bar transgender female athletes from playing on girls’ and women’s teams at county owned facilities after a bid to restrict trans athletes by executive order was thrown out in court. (ap photo/jeenah moon, file) file   dozens of abortion rights supporters rally outside the new york city public library in manhattan,in new york, april 15, 2023. the rally was one of several that took place across the country. (ap photo/bobby caina calvan, file) file   dozens of abortion rights supporters rally outside the new york city public library in manhattan,in new york, april 15, 2023. the rally was one of several that took place across the country. (ap photo/bobby caina calvan, file) file   abortion rights activists gather for a protest following the u.s. supreme court’s decision to overturn roe v. wade, at washington square park, june 24, 2022, in new york. (ap photo/yuki iwamura, file) file   abortion rights activists gather for a protest following the u.s. supreme court’s decision to overturn roe v. wade, at washington square park, june 24, 2022, in new york. (ap photo/yuki iwamura, file) file   krissy shields, of new york city, talks with her daughters after creating the shape of a uterus out of flowers by the steps of the supreme court, april 21, 2023, in washington. (ap photo/jacquelyn martin, file) file   krissy shields, of new york city, talks with her daughters after creating the shape of a uterus out of flowers by the steps of the supreme court, april 21, 2023, in washington. (ap photo/jacquelyn martin, file) albany, n.y. (ap)   democrats pushed to get a constitutional amendment on new york’s ballot because they believed it could energize liberals eager to protect abortion rights. republicans are now hoping the same amendment will ignite a fire under people upset about transgender athletes participating in girls’ and women’s sports. voters will decide nov. 5 whether to approve the state’s proposed “equal rights amendment,” which has already been the subject of a court fight over its broad language. the amendment, called “proposition 1” on the ballot, has emerged as one of the more unusual ideological battles of the 2024 election season, partly because of disagreements about what it will do if passed. on paper, the proposed amendment would expand a section of the state constitution that now says a person can’t be denied civil rights because of their race, creed or religion. the new language will also ban discrimination based on national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes or “reproductive healthcare and autonomy.” while much of the news coverage of the amendment has focused on how it might protect abortion rights, republicans have been running a messaging campaign warning that barring discrimination based on someone’s “gender expression” would create a constitutional right for transgender athletes to play on girls’ sports teams. “the consequences of the state constitution being amended is drastic,” said lee zeldin, a republican former congressman and gubernatorial candidate who is a leading critic of the amendment. the leading group opposing the amendment, the coalition to protect kids ny, has held rallies across the state and put out advertisements against the proposal saying banning discrimination based on “national origin” could allow noncitizens to vote, and that the amendment would also take away parents’ right to have a say in their child’s medical care. people who support the amendment argue the group is trying to mislead voters. state courts have ruled that other parts of the state constitution already bar noncitizens from voting. the new york city bar association said nothing about the amendment would wipe out existing state laws requiring parental consent for a child’s medical care. “they’re really looking to distract, to divide, to change the subject,” said jennifer weiss wolf, executive director of the birnbaum women’s leadership center at nyu school of law. “i think new yorkers will be able to see through that.” backers of the proposed amendment say it is true that a constitutional ban on discrimination based on someone’s “gender identity” would benefit transgender people, including trans athletes, though not in the dramatic way suggested by opponents. state law already offers similar antidiscrimination protections to all public school students, said katharine bodde, interim co director of policy at the new york civil liberties union. under those laws, she said, transgender people already have a right to play on sports teams that match their gender identity, she argued. but those protections would become codified into the state constitution, making it harder for a future legislature to change the law. “opponents fear mongering about the small handful of students already participating in sports is dangerous and bullying of a vulnerable population of kids,” bodde told the associated press. one of the state’s most populous counties outside new york city recently enacted legislation banning teams with transgender athletes from using any county facilities, unless the team is designated as co ed. a court battle is underway over whether that nassau county ban violates existing state law. new york’s attorney general said it does. attorneys for the county argued in a court filing that the ban isn’t discriminatory because it doesn’t exclude transgender women and girls from sports, but rather requires them to play in a co ed league “with those of their same physical ability, strength, speed, force, so as not to dominate women’s sports.” it is also plausible that the amendment, if passed, would become a factor if new york lawmakers ever decided to join the 25 states that have passed laws restricting or banning gender affirming medical care for transgender minors. supporters of the amendment said it would prohibit discriminatory bans on medical care. the u.s. supreme court is hearing arguments in its new term on whether such bans enacted elsewhere are unconstitutional or violate federal law. on abortion, there has already been some debate in the courts about what proposition 1 will and won’t do. democrats in the state legislature voted to put the amendment on the 2024 ballot after the u.s. supreme court overturned roe v. wade. backers of the amendment say that while its language doesn’t explicitly enshrine the right to terminate a pregnancy, it would create a legal framework under which future restrictions on abortion would be interpreted by courts as an unconstitutional form of discrimination. in a recent ruling, however, one state judge noted that its actual impact wasn’t so clear cut. judge david a. weinstein turned down a request that written material be given to voters at polling places saying the amendment would protect abortion rights, in part because of its nonspecific language. he predicted it would be the subject of future legal wrangling. “i lack the requisite crystal ball to predict how the proposed amendment will be interpreted in particular contexts,” he wrote. new york state law currently allows access to abortion until fetal viability, which is usually between 24 and 26 weeks. nevada voters in 2022 approved similar constitutional language to bar discrimination “regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, ancestry, or national origin.” that amendment was then cited in a lawsuit that struck down a state ban on medicaid coverage for abortion services, with a court ruling the policy violated the amendment’s provision on sex discrimination. this story corrects that nassau is among the most populous counties in new york, not the most populous. copyright 2025 the associated press. all rights reserved.

supported by the corps created by bruce blakeman, the nassau county executive, is “an authoritarian power grab in the heart of suburban america,” said a lawyer representing county lawmakers. by corey kilgannon nassau county, on long island, becomes the second county in new york state to join a federal program that uses local law enforcement officers as ice agents. by luis ferré sadurní newsday plans to sue bruce blakeman, the executive of nassau county, n.y., after he made the new york post the government’s official publication. by santul nerkar wilson castillo diaz was arrested in new york in connection with the rape of a 5 year old girl. on friday, local republicans blamed democratic immigration policies. by alyce mcfadden and olivia bensimon in new york’s nassau county, the roller rebels have joined with civil rights lawyers to face down the republican county executive, bruce blakeman. by corey kilgannon violators could be fined up to $1,000, although there would be exceptions for people who wear face coverings for health or religious reasons. by lola fadulu and michael wilson bruce blakeman, the nassau county executive, is recruiting “special deputies” to deploy during disaster or unrest. opponents say the move is dangerous. by corey kilgannon the majority republican nassau county legislature approved a bill that bars transgender athletes from playing at county owned facilities on teams that match their gender identity. by claire fahy a judge ruled that the nassau county executive did not have the authority to ban transgender women from playing on women’s sports teams in county owned facilities. the executive said he would appeal. by hurubie meko a debate over transgender women and girls in sports in nassau county spurred a legal fight, a visit from caitlyn jenner and a mixed response from residents. by liam stack and nate schweber
supported by the majority republican nassau county legislature approved a bill that bars transgender athletes from playing at county owned facilities on teams that match their gender identity. by claire fahy a county legislature in new york voted on monday to bar transgender athletes from playing at county owned facilities unless they compete on teams matching the gender they were assigned at birth or on coed teams. the vote, in nassau county on long island, followed months of debate after the county executive, bruce blakeman, issued an executive order in february instituting a similar ban. in may, a judge ruled that mr. blakeman did not have the authority to impose such a ban, a decision mr. blakeman is appealing. that court found that only a legislative body could pass such a measure, and so the battle moved to the majority republican nassau county legislature, which voted 12 to 5 in favor of the ban (two legislators were absent). the bill now heads to mr. blakeman’s desk to be signed into law. over more than two hours of sometimes raucous discussion and public comment leading up to the vote, tensions ran high in the legislative chamber. weighted accusations were traded and a number of unrelated issues discussed in a debate that illustrated how contentious the issue of transgender athletes has become. the bill states that sports leagues or organizations that apply for permits to use county parks department facilities must designate their teams as male, female or coed based on members’ assigned sex at birth. it is primarily concerned with the participation of transgender women in women’s sports but would apply to all transgender children and adults. transgender advocates packed the chamber’s public seating, holding pink and purple signs that read “trans women are women.”

forgot password? the majority republican nassau county legislature approved a bill that bars transgender athletes from playing at county owned facilities on teams that match their gender identity. a county legislature in new york voted on monday to bar transgender athletes from playing at county owned facilities unless they compete on teams matching the gender they were assigned at birth or on coed teams. the vote, in nassau county on long island, followed months of debate after the county executive, bruce blakeman, issued an executive order in february instituting a similar ban. in may, a judge ruled that mr. blakeman did not have the authority to impose such a ban, a decision mr. blakeman is appealing. that court found that only a legislative body could pass such a measure, and so the battle moved to the majority republican nassau county legislature, which voted 12 to 5 in favor of the ban (two legislators were absent). the bill now heads to mr. blakeman's desk to be signed into law. over more than two hours of sometimes raucous discussion and public comment leading up to the vote, tensions ran high in the legislative chamber. weighted accusations were traded and a number of unrelated issues discussed in a debate that illustrated how contentious the issue of transgender athletes has... gale document number: gale|a798731783 timestamp: february 9, 2025 at 9:03:06 am utc ticket number: reporter's email: reporter's name: comments: url:

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