Roller Derby League Sues Nassau County Over Transgender Athlete Ban

The lawsuit claims the ban violates New York's anti-discrimination laws, sparking a legal battle over transgender rights in sports.

A women's roller derby league, the Long Island Roller Rebels, has filed a lawsuit against Nassau County, New York, challenging an executive order that bans female sports teams with transgender athletes from using county facilities.
The lawsuit argues that the ban violates New York's human rights and civil rights statutes, which explicitly prohibit discrimination based on gender identity.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who issued the order, claims it is intended to protect girls and women from getting injured by competing against transgender women.
The New York Civil Liberties Union, representing the Roller Rebels, states that the policy sends a dangerous message that trans people don't belong in Nassau County.
The lawsuit is part of a broader national debate, with bills banning trans youth from participating in sports already passed in 24 states, though some have been blocked by ongoing litigation.