Stand with Trans Athletes in Nassau County
Nassau County is trying to ban teams that allow trans women and girls on women’s teams from County facilities. Meet the team that is fighting back.
The Roller Derby Team Fighting For Trans Rights
Learn about the team that is banding together and fighting transphobic attacks.
Anti-Trans Executive Order
In February 2024, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed an executive order banning transgender girls and women from participating in any sports at county-run facilities.
Long Island Roller Rebels v. Blakeman
In March, the NYCLU and the Long Island Roller Rebels sued Nassau County. In May the court struck down Bruce Blakeman’s discriminatory ban. But now Nassau County has announced a new anti-trans sport bill.
Long Island Roller Rebels v. Nassau County
After Blakeman’s order was struck down in court, the Nassau County legislature passed a discriminatory law that once again shuts trans people out of public spaces.
The NYCLU and the Long Island Roller Rebels sued Nassau County for the second time. We won't let this kind of hate go unchallenged.
Listen to the Podcast Episode
Bratzilla
#888
She / They
Position: Pivot
"The Derby community is the most special, unique, punk, alternative.
It’s unlike any other sports community that I’m aware of.
All of my teammates are baddies."
Biscuits & Crazy
#23
She / Her
Position: Blocker
"I have found my family here.
My kid’s emergency contact at daycare besides my spouse and I is one of my former derby teammates."
Catastrophic Danger
#77
She / Her
Position: Pivot
"As a parent, I want my kids to look at a team and say I’m welcome there.
A little girl who might not fit into the world doesn’t realize that there is a world waiting for her that she belongs to."
Curly Fry
#23
They / Them
Position: Blocker
"Roller derby is one of those sports where you can join as an adult and you never had to have played a sport in your life, but we still welcome you."
Tell Nassau County leaders to stop hateful attacks on trans New Yorkers
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Rally at the Nassau County Legislature
June 24, 2024: Protestors gather in front of the Nassau County Legislature to voice their opposition to the anti-trans sports bill.
