Members of the Long Island Roller Rebels, practice skills on March 19, 2023, at United Skates of America in Seaford, New York. (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon)
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.
"In doing so, this Court finds the County Executive acted beyond the scope of his authority as the Chief Executive Officer of Nassau County," Ricigliano wrote.
The league’s lawsuit was backed by the New York Civil Liberties Union, which said the decision overturned a harmful policy that attempted to "score cheap political points by peddling harmful stereotypes about transgender women and girls."
"This is a huge victory for all trans people in Nassau, especially our plaintiffs @LIRollerRebels," the NYCLU wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
"This decision sends a strong message that transphobic discrimination cannot and will not stand. We are gratified that the court saw this order for what it was: a harmful, hateful policy that has no place in New York."
Caitlyn Jenner supported the measure. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
She said that Friday’s ruling is a "major victory."
"In New York, it is illegal to discriminate against a person because of their gender identity or expression…My office will keep working to ensure every New Yorker is free to be who they are."
The issue involving trans women in women’s sports adds to the national discussion surrounding one of the most controversial topics in sports.
Fox News’ Scott Thompson and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Michael Dorgan is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.
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