NY judge tosses order restricting transgender players from using county-run parks
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An executive order restricting transgender athletes from using county-run parks and fields in Long Island, New York, was struck down by a judge after it was challenged by a roller derby league
Blakeman’s reasoning for the executive order stemmed from his effort to ensure female athletes could compete in their respective sports fairly, but Judge Francis Ricigliano ruled that he didn’t have the authority to issue the order. Michael Dorgan is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.
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In his 13-page decision, Ricigliano, wrote that Blakeman’s order was aimed at preventing transgender women from participating in girls’ and women’s athletics in county parks, "despite there being no corresponding legislative enactment" providing him with such authority.