Women’s roller derby team stands up for trans players against hateful politician

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Women's roller derby team stands up for trans players against hateful politician

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Story by Bil Browning (18 March 2024)

A New York women's roller derby team is suing a county executive over an ordinance that forbids teams with transgender athletes from using local facilities. Meanwhile, former Olympic decathlete Caitlyn Jenner is rushing to the man's defense.

Despite warnings from State Attorney General Letitia James, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman has doubled down on his discriminatory mandate. Now the rough-and-tumble group of women plans to take him down in a legal brawl.

The Long Island Roller Rebels has sued, pointing out that discrimination against transgender people is against state civil rights law. The ordinance would force them to break state law to follow local law. But if they don't follow the local ordinance, they would lose access to the county facilities.

"This cruel policy sends the dangerous message that trans people don't belong in Nassau County," member Amanda "Curly Fry" Urena said. "We hope the court sees this policy for what it is — transphobic and unjust — and makes sure Nassau County is a safe space for trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people."