Nassau County exec says trans bill fights for female athletes – slams Letitia James for accusing him of ‘discrimination’

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman slammed Attorney General Letitia James Friday, after she sent him a cease and desist letter that ordered him to end his recent ban on transgender athletes in girls’ sports.

James’ missive called the Long Island county’s prohibition on biological males in female sports “discriminatory,” “transphobic” and “illegal” — but Blakeman stuck to his guns and said he had every right to give the order in an effort that he sees as protecting women.

“This is not discriminatory, it does not violate any federal estate law and it certainly supports the Constitution of the United States and the State of New York. We will be willing to engage with Attorney General James and her staff to discuss this and debate it,” he said a press conference Friday.

“I think that the Attorney General’s reaction is contrary to the law.”

Blakeman, 68, last week forbade transgender athletes from using the county’s 100 ballfields and athletics facilities to participate in girl’s sports.

“My [executive order] stops the bullying of women and girls by transgender males who have many outlets to compete without putting the safety and security of females in danger,” he defended himself on X.