A New York judge on Oct. 6 upheld a Long Island county law banning male athletes from participating in women’s sports at county-run facilities.
State Supreme Court Justice R. Bruce Cozzens wrote in the ruling that the ban still allows these athletes to participate in coed sports leagues at county facilities, while protecting women and girls.
The roller derby league, the Long Island Roller Rebels, had sued over the law, arguing it violated state anti-discrimination laws.
“The Court agrees that this Local Law is narrowly tailored to achieve the objectives and does not categorically exclude transgender individuals from athletic participation,” Cozzens wrote. “The law regulates access to women and girls categories in the County run facilities for organized athletic events.”…