Judge Francis Ricigliano ruled that Blakeman didn't have the authority to issue his February executive order, which denies park permits to any women's and girl's teams, leagues or organizations that allow female transgender athletes to participate.
Amanda Urena, president of the Long Island Roller Rebels, said the decision sends a strong message against discrimination, emphasizing the rights of transgender individuals to participate in sports like everyone else.
The New York Civil Liberties Union stated that the decision overturned a harmful policy, criticizing the attempt to score political points by perpetuating harmful stereotypes about transgender women and girls.
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