Nassau County trans athlete ban struck down by judge following roller derby league's challenge |

A New York judge struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's ban on female transgender athletes following a challenge from a local women’s roller

FILe – Caitlin Carroll, right, demonstrates skills, Tuesday, March 19, 2023, at United Skates of America in Seaford, N.Y. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s ban on female transgender athletes, which denies park permits to any women’s and girl’s teams, leagues or organizations that allow female transgender athletes to participate.

Amanda Urena, president of the Long Island Roller Rebels, which challenged the order, said the decision sends a “strong message” against discrimination. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, at podium, speaks during a news conference in Mineola, N.Y., Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The Republican official in New York City’s suburbs, who prohibited transgender athletes from participating in girls and women’s sports competitions, has asked a federal court to affirm that he has the power to implement the ban.

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