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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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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.

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Nonpartisan accountability