A judge upheld Nassau County’s ban on transgender women in female sports, citing protection of women’s athletics.

A New York judge has upheld Nassau County’s ban on transgender women in female sports at county facilities, calling it narrowly tailored to protect women’s sports. The ruling, in a lawsuit by the NYCLU and Long Island Roller Rebels, allows transgender individuals to join coed leagues. The ban, initially an executive order and later a county law, was previously struck down but reinstated. The NYCLU plans to appeal, calling it discriminatory. The decision reflects ongoing legal and political debates over transgender inclusion in sports and school facilities, with local authorities asserting control over access rules despite state-level guidance.