{"id":5118,"date":"2024-03-13T09:41:41","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T01:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/?p=5118"},"modified":"2024-03-13T09:48:22","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T01:48:22","slug":"new-york-county-executive-sues-state-ag-over-order-to-repeal-transgender-athlete-ban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/?p=5118","title":{"rendered":"New York county executive sues state AG over order to repeal transgender athlete ban"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"766\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1.png 766w, https:\/\/tingchao.xyz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/2-1-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 766px) 100vw, 766px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>New York executive Bruce Blakeman filed a lawsuit to block state Attorney General Letitia James from stopping his order that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in events at county-run facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the Eastern District of New York, is on behalf of Nassau County residents Blakeman, a 16-year-old female volleyball player and her parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last week, James demanded that Blakeman immediately repeal his executive order and said the transgender athlete ban is in \u201cclear violation\u201d of state law. James sent Blakeman a cease-and-desist letter and threatened that further legal action would be forthcoming if he did not rescind the order within five days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs argue that \u201cit is undeniable\u201d that men have received more recognition and greater opportunities than women. While women\u2019s sports have made \u201ctremendous progress,\u201d they argue allowing biological males to compete with biological females \u201cerases all the hard-earned progress\u201d and creates an \u201cunsafe and dangerous environment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Blakeman said he filed the lawsuit \u201cOn behalf of the hundreds of thousands of women and girls in Nassau County\u201d to protect \u201cwomen\u2019s sports and ensure a safe environment for women.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBullying of women and girls will not be tolerated!\u201d his post said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a press conference at the end of February, Blakeman said transgender athletes, regardless of their gender identity, are allowed to compete in all-boys or coed leagues in Nassau County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The executive order applies to more than 100 public venues, including parks, baseball fields, basketball courts, swimming pools and ice rinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The plaintiffs asked that the court enjoin enforcement of the Human Rights Law against Blakeman\u2019s executive order and declare it lawful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hill has reached out to James\u2019 office for further comment about the lawsuit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New York executive Bruce Blakeman filed a lawsuit to block state Attorney General Letitia James from stopping his order that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in events at county-run facilities. 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