"New York Attorney General Takes Action Against Nassau County's Transgender Sports Ban"

The New York Attorney General's Office has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Nassau County over its recent anti-transgender sports ban, arguing that it violates state anti-discrimination laws and demands its immediate rescission. The executive order, announced by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, requires sports leagues to designate teams based on an athlete's sex assigned at birth when applying for permits at county-run facilities, effectively banning transgender athletes from competing in events aligning with their gender identity. Blakeman defended the ban, stating it is necessary to maintain fairness for women's athletic opportunities, while civil rights advocacy groups argue that it is illegal and effectively bars transgender girls from sports altogether.