Nassau County's Transgender Athletic Restrictions Spark Controversy
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman issued an executive order prohibiting sports organizations that allow transgender girls to compete on girls teams from using Nassau County athletic facilities, drawing criticism from LGBTQ leaders and state officials. The order requires organizations to designate members' "biological sex at birth" and has been questioned for its legality and potential discrimination. Blakeman defended the order as a common-sense issue, while opponents vowed to challenge it through legal means.