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Blakeman transgender sports ban and AG lawsuit
Blakeman's 2024 executive order barred transgender women and girls from women's sports at county facilities; a court struck it down, the county passed a similar law, and AG James and the NYCLU sued.
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The case on each side
Defenders argue
Blakeman said he was protecting fairness in women's sports.
Critics argue
AG James and the NYCLU called the order and law discriminatory and unlawful; a court found he lacked authority.
Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Nonpartisan accountability