Embattled NY AG Letitia James accused of bullying women with trans sports stance in new federal lawsuit
Local leaders filed a federal suit after the New York Attorney General told Nassau County that it must “cease and desist” from a new rule banning biological males from competing in female sports. They called this state’s position “bullying” of women.
This is the latest chapter in a long-running saga that pits New York’s Democratic leaders against a Republican county tired of progressive mandates.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman released an executive order on February 1st banning trans women from participating in all-female sports events in county-owned facilities. Blakeman argued that these competitions were unfair, unconstitutional, and physically dangerous.
James issued a stop-and-desist against the county. New York Civil Liberties Union then filed a suit on behalf of women’s rollerderby team calling the order “harmful and transphobic.”
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In a new lawsuit, Nassau County accuses the Attorney General of “unconstitutional discrimination” against women and young girls.
Blakeman, who was at the news conference with Olympic champion Caitlyn Jenniferner and other trans activists, said that Blakeman’s order is “not anti-trans” but rather aimed to protect women and girls from bullying and to ensure fairness and safety.
Jenner, who called New York a “living hellscape,” criticized James’ priorities by juxtaposing the violence in New York City subway trains with the lawsuits filed by the Attorney General against Donald Trump, former president, and Nassau County.
“My concern is that this woke agenda that’s been out there for a while, the DEI World that’s still out there – if it continues, this will ruin women’s sport in the next 10-20 years.” “Let’s stop this now while we still can,” she said to applause. What will happen in 20 years… When young girls want to do sports, and they say, “Oh, I’m not interested in playing girls sports? I’m forced to play with boys. ‘”
David Gelman is a former prosecutor and attorney based in New Jersey. He said that the two lawsuits present arguments from both sides of the trans sports debate, while also asking the court to rule on a crucial issue: “the legally recognized point on gender identity.”
Gelman, a Fox News Digital reporter, said that Nassau County’s position was based on the fact that a man who is born a boy (biological male), but identifies himself as a woman is still a biological male. If you accept this premise, these transgender people are males that do not belong to a protected group (females) and are actually infringing on the rights of another protected group.
He said that courts might view trans women as belonging to the federally protected class of woman.
He said: “The NYCLU’s Verified Petition ignores biological realities, pretends gender is unknown at birth, despite biological markers which speak to the contrary and defines these individuals simply as another type female, ‘transgender women’, in need of protection.”
Blakeman and Nassau County are accused of violating New York’s Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA).
Jenner argued the GENDA violates Title IX which protects women’s rights in school and the 14th Amendment which guarantees equal protection of the law.
NYCLU lawyer Gabriella Larios stated in a press release that “Trans people playing sports need affirmation and support, not to become political targets.” “Nassau County’s cynical effort to keep them out of public places is a flagrant violation of our state’s civil and human right laws,” said NYCLU attorney Gabriella Larios in a statement.
Blakeman’s Office has denied all allegations of discrimination. They claim that trans sports events are not prohibited on county property.
The federal lawsuit states that “in fact, the Executive Order encourages transgender males to participate in sports except for teams or leagues who advertise or identify themselves as exclusively women or girls.”
The order covers about 100 venues owned by counties, which are equipped to play a variety of sports including softball volleyball and basketball.
You can read the NCLU lawsuit right here
The NYCLU lawsuit on behalf of the Long Island Roller Rebels – a women’s rollerderby team based in Massapequa – asserts that the term “biological sex” is not precise and that the county ban on biological men participating in women’s sport violates their rights, and robs them of the benefits of athletics – especially for young people.
The motto of the team is “Skate fast.” Hit hard. “Get Low”
According to the lawsuit, a high-school coach who identifies an individual as trans female may be forced to choose between “adhering to state laws that require her to treat transgender women in accordance with their gender identities or removing them from the team to allow county facilities to be used.”
Blakeman has, however, maintained that his order is in compliance with state and federal laws and stated trans athletes can participate in sport.
He said that women and girls were protected under the Constitution of both the United States of America and the Constitution of New York. “We will protect women against bullying from transgender men who are trying to compete with biological females,” he said earlier this month.
He said that if this was not done, it would be unfair for female athletes.
He said, “It’s something we think is wrong.” “And we believe that because there are other ways for them to compete that there is not discrimination.”
James, who had successfully sued the former President in a Manhattan Court for more than $35 million, appeared later in front of a FDNY group during a promotional ceremony. The audience chanted “Trump!” and screamed jeers. Trump! Trump!”
A spokesperson from James’ office said that the executive order of County Executive Blakeman is discriminatory and transphobic. Our laws protect New Yorkers against discrimination and the Office of the Attorney General has a commitment to uphold these laws and protect our communities. The executive order will not be upheld in New York.
Now the courts have a chance weigh in.
