
Transgender athlete ban bill introduced in Nassau County
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman introduced a bill Friday that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports at county-owned athletic facilities.
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman introduced a bill Friday that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports at county-owned athletic facilities.
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