New York state administrator Bruce Blakeman files suit to block state Attorney General Letitia James from enforcing an order barring transgender women and girls from attending events at county facilities. Ta.
The lawsuit is Submitted on Tuesday In the Eastern District of New York City, 16-year-old female volleyball players and their parents are representing Nassau County and local residents.
James last week called on Blakeman to immediately rescind the executive order, calling the ban on transgender athletes a “clear violation” of state law. James sent Blakeman a cease-and-desist letter, and he threatened further legal action if he did not revoke the order within five days.
In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs argue that it is “undeniable” that men have enjoyed higher recognition and greater opportunities than women. Women’s sports have made “remarkable progress,” but allowing biological males and biological females to compete “erases all hard-earned progress” and creates an “unsafe and dangerous environment.” They claim to create it.
In the post of Xthe platform formerly known as Twitter, will “represent hundreds of thousands of women and girls in Nassau County” to “protect women’s sports and ensure a safe environment for women,” Blakeman said. He said he had filed a lawsuit.
“Bullying against women and girls will not be tolerated!” His post read:.
At a press conference in late February, Blakeman said transgender athletes, regardless of gender identity, are allowed to compete in Nassau County’s men’s or coed leagues.
The executive order applies to more than 100 public facilities, including parks, baseball fields, basketball courts, swimming pools, and ice rinks.
The plaintiffs asked the court to block human rights law enforcement of Blakeman’s executive order and declare it legal.
The Hill has reached out to James’ office for further comment on the lawsuit.
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