Federal Judge Dismisses Nassau County's Lawsuit Against New York AG Over Transgender Athlete Ban

The dismissal clears the way for the state attorney general to challenge the legality of the ban, which prohibits transgender females from participating in girls' sports in county facilities.

U.S. District Court Judge Nusrat Choudhury ruled that Nassau County lacked standing to prevent the attorney general from suing over the ban.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman vowed to appeal the decision, maintaining that the ban protects fairness in women's sports.
State Attorney General Letitia James described the ruling as a victory for justice and urged Nassau County to rescind the discriminatory order.
The ban remains in effect and applies to over 100 public facilities, requiring sports organizations to designate teams based on biological sex at birth.
Legal challenges continue as the New York Civil Liberties Union and a local women's roller derby league have also filed lawsuits against the ban.