New York Attorney General Letitia James and the NYCLU simultaneously filed separate lawsuits against Nassau County and Executive Bruce Blakeman.
The highly controversial transgender sports ban in Nassau County was signed into law on Monday.Republican Howard Kopel, who voted for the ban, said transgender females have a competitive advantage.
New York LGBT Network President David Kilnick said the ban targets transgender youth and adults -- subjecting them to invasive screenings and bullying.
Nyc New York City Long Island Nassau County Ban Sports Ban Sports Trans Transgender 15060816
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
New York State Attorney General Sues Nassau County Over Transgender Athlete BanNew York State Attorney General Letitia James filed several lawsuits against Nassau County for banning transgender athletes from certain competitions on Monday.
Read more »
Nassau County Legislature to vote on bill banning transgender athletes from female sports teamsThe Nassau County Legislature will hold a vote Monday that could pass legislation to bar trans women and girls from participating in girls' and women's sports at county-run facilities.
Read more »
Nassau County officials to vote on controversial ban on transgender athletes in women's sportsNassau County officials will vote on a bill banning biological males from competing in women's sports at county facilities.
Read more »
Controversial transgender athlete ban considered by Nassau County legislatureNassau County's legislature took up the transgender athlete ban. A judge previously struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order.
Read more »
Nassau County Legislature passes ban on transgender athletesNassau County Legislature passes ban on transgender athletes
Read more »
Nassau County legislature approves measure that would reinstate transgender sports banTrans middle school athlete wins girls shot put by more than 3ft
Read more »