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Nassau County Passes Controversial Transgender Athlete Ban

Nassau County Passes Controversial Transgender Athlete Ban

Nassau County’s legislature has approved a contentious ban on transgender athletes, specifically prohibiting transgender women and girls from participating in women’s sports at county-owned facilities. This decision, supported by former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner, who is transgender herself, has sparked significant debate and controversy. Legislative Approval and Party-Line Vote The vote to pass the ban was … Read more

Nassau County’s Proposed Transgender Athlete Ban Sparks Controversy

Nassau County's Proposed Transgender Athlete Ban Sparks Controversy

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman introduced a contentious bill on Friday aimed at prohibiting transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at county-owned athletic facilities. This marks his second attempt to implement such a ban. Earlier this year, Blakeman issued an executive order to enforce the ban, but it was struck down by … Read more