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Appeals Court Questions Legality of Transgender Sports Ban

9/26/2025

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An appeals court in Nassau County reviews a law banning transgender women from sports.
Judges express skepticism about its legality.
Associate Justice Paul Wooten called it a slam dunk violation of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act.
The NYCLU argues the law discriminates against transgender athletes and would affect about 100 facilities, with the appellate court to decide on an injunction.

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Story summary

An appeals court in Nassau County reviews a law banning transgender women from sports.
Judges express skepticism about its legality.
Associate Justice Paul Wooten called it a slam dunk violation of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act.
The NYCLU argues the law discriminates against transgender athletes and would affect about 100 facilities, with the appellate court to decide on an injunction.