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Blakeman To File Federal Lawsuit Against NYS Attorney General Letitia James Over Nassau County Trans Athlete Ban

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By Published: March 06 2024

LongIsland.com

On February 22nd of this year, Blakeman issued an Executive Order banning male-to-female transgender athletes from playing in women’s sports on Nassau County property.

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(L to R): New York Attorney General Letitia James, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

Nassau County Executive Blakeman and other Plaintiffs from Nassau County have announced that they will be filing a major federal Lawsuit against New York State Attorney General Letitia James over the cease-and-desist order she sent regarding the County Executive’s recent ban on male-to-female transgender athletes playing in women’s sports on Nassau County property. 
 
On February 22nd of this year, Blakeman issued the first-in-the-nation Executive Order banning biological males from participating in women’s sports at venues owned and/or run by the County. 
 
On March 1st, Attorney General James sent a cease and desist letter stating Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman must rescind his executive order.
 
Blakeman’s suit will be filed Wednesday, March 6, in the Eastern District.