Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman on Friday issued a cease-and-desist order after Attorney General Letitia James issued a cease-and-desist order ordering him to overturn the recent ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports. vehemently criticized.
Although James’ letter called Long Island County’s ban on biological males from participating in women’s sports “discriminatory,” “transphobic,” and “illegal,” Blakeman remains committed to his beliefs and has every right to issue orders in an effort to consider: protect women.
“This is not discrimination, does not violate any federal property law, and is certainly in support of the U.S. Constitution and the State of New York. We are actively working with Attorney General James and his staff to resolve this matter. We will discuss and debate,” he said at a press conference on Friday.
“I believe the attorney general’s response is contrary to the law.”
Blakeman, 68, last week banned transgender athletes from using the county’s 100 ballparks and track and field facilities to participate in women’s sports.
“my [executive order] Stop bullying of women and girls by transgender men who have many playing fields without endangering women’s safety and security. ” he defended himself with X.
“In Nassau, we will continue to fight for the right of women to have a level playing field where they can compete safely and securely.”
The Nassau politician said at a news conference that he was confident his order would not violate the U.S. or New York state constitutions.
James’ office said the executive order “clearly violates New York state civil rights and human rights laws” because it “discriminates against transgender women and girls on the list.” James said in a press release.
“The law is absolutely clear: You may not discriminate against people because of their gender identity or expression. Hatred and bigotry have no place in New York,” James said. “This executive order is transphobic and clearly illegal. Nassau County must immediately rescind the order or we will not hesitate to take decisive legal action.”
She claimed the order would force the women’s team to undergo “intrusive and invasive questioning and other verification requirements.”
Mr Blakeman disagreed, saying: “When we issued the executive order, it was clear that biological males who are transgender have other competitive opportunities and they would not be barred from Nassau County athletics. That was wrong. Because that’s what we do,”’ he said, reiterating that the county “welcomes” all lifestyles.
He encouraged the Legislature to meet with the county attorney to “discuss this matter” because he believes the order is legal and revoking it would “violate women’s rights.” There is.
Blakeman argues that Nassau County’s giving transgender athletes an “alternative path” circumvents the violations of the law that James is accusing of. Blakeman said transgender athletes will be able to play on men’s or co-ed teams.
“All-female teams and all-female teams have exactly that right,” he said.
The county executive’s office said it has received fan letters from residents about the bill, including one from a 16-year-old girl.
“We’ve had enough of them,” he said, referring to young women in sports. “They don’t want unfair competition, and they don’t want to put themselves at risk or endanger themselves, like sharing a locker room with a biological male.
“We are confident that we are on the right side of the law.”
Transgender athletes made quite a splash last year, as former University of Pennsylvania swimmer Leah Thomas swept the women’s titles after competing as a man for three years.
Last week, a private school in Massachusetts defended a transgender player who allegedly injured three players on the opposing team.
James’ office could not be reached for comment.
