New York Judge Overturns Ban on Transgender Women in Women’s Sports

A judge in New York has overturned a ban on transgender women competing in women's sports in Nassau County, ruling that County Executive Bruce Blakeman lacked the authority to enact such a ban through an executive order. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by the Long Island Roller Rebels, a women's roller derby league, challenging the ban issued in February.

The court's ruling has significant implications for the rights of transgender athletes in the region. The judge's decision underscores the limits of executive authority in local. . .