A New York judge has ruled against a Long Island county official's ban on transgender athletes in women's sports, stating it violated the rights of trans players. The order, issued by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, was deemed beyond his authority by New York Supreme Court Judge Francis Ricigliano.
NY judge strikes down county executive's ban on trans athletes in women's sports Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's order was deemed beyond the scope of his authority by New York Supreme Court Judge Francis Ricigliano. https://t.co/6v48u0GbrG
Men allowed back in women's sports in Nassau County after ruling from state supreme court judge https://t.co/1unq3MamVe https://t.co/xIIRomuaeF
New York county forced to allow men to play women's sports after court order https://t.co/06EhXUt5QS
A New York judge has ruled that a Nassau County requirement that competitive sports on its properties be male, female or co-ed violated the rights of trans players. Read: https://t.co/6lglDjuMvG
A New York judge struck down a Long Island county official’s executive order banning transgender-identifying athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports. | @brittybernstein https://t.co/jtZrWGLKe9
New York county forced to allow men to play women’s sports after court order https://t.co/mOZtXC1wkG