New York AG demands Nassau County rescind transgender athlete ban

Letitia James argues the ban violates state law, threatening legal action if not repealed.

New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a cease-and-desist order to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, demanding the repeal of an executive order that bans transgender athletes from competing in girls and women's sports.
Blakeman defends the ban as necessary for the safety and fairness in women's sports, arguing it does not violate federal or state law.
James argues the ban is discriminatory, transphobic, and in clear violation of New York's Civil and Human Rights Laws.
Officials in Nassau County are confident in the legality of the executive order and invite discussion with the AG's office.
The controversy has sparked a broader debate on the rights of transgender athletes and the enforcement of gender identity laws in sports.