Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
MINEOLA, N.Y. - Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines. The ban was endorsed by transgender former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner.The New York Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against Blakeman and the legislature, saying it was essentially identical to Blakeman's executive order, which was his first attempt to implement the ban, that a judge previously struck down.
'In Nassau County, we welcome every race, every religion, every ethnic group, every lifestyle, people of all abilities. So long as you're a person of good will, you're welcome in Nassau County.' The NYCLU previously filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Roller Rebels, a roller derby team on Long Island that welcomes trans women. 'Sports should be about challenging yourself and finding joy through movement.
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