A judge has made the decision to dismiss country executive Bruce Blakeman’s lawsuit which was filed against the office of the Attorney general. This ruling is the latest setback Blakeman has suffered in his controversial bid of getting a ban on transgender athletes competing in women and girls’ sports at the country facilities.
In the seen documents relating to the Blakeman lawsuit, Blakeman claims that he was sent a letter by the Attorney general asking him to rescind. He claims that this letter and the orders contained in it are a great violation of the constitution. Blakeman says that upon reading the latter sent to him by the attorney general he was so surprised that an experienced lawyer would make such comments about a case that simply sought to give girls and women their day in court.
He vowed to proceed with the matter and appeal it in court until he gets a favourable ruling at the end of it. However, his attempts to get a favourable ruling were dealt a big blow when the federal judge dismissed Blakeman’s lawsuit against the state.
What Blakeman Wanted In His Lawsuit
The Blakeman lawsuit was controversial to some extent which is why it raised great concerns in America. The lawsuit sought to prevent transgender people from taking part in girls and women sports. This request in itself was very controversial considering that there have been increased calls advocating for the rights of transgender and other such like groups. The decision to bar them from taking part in women and girls sports was seen by many as a downright act of discrimination which was obviously going to raise major concerns.
However, according to Blakeman, he did this in support of the girls and women in the country and only wanted them to be heard. Despite all these attempts, Blakeman request fell through as a federal court threw away his request. By dismissing the request by Blakeman, the judge effectively allowed the attorney general’s request against order to continue.
What the Decision by the Federal Court Means
The whole lawsuit by Blakeman has been controversial from the beginning to the end. So much has gone on in this lawsuit from its nature, the person who filed it and now the decision by the court regarding the lawsuit. The final decision by the federal court regarding this lawsuit has just added fuel to the fire and the debate about this lawsuit is less likely to end any time soon.
Many people view the decision by the court as a way of siding with the transgender community in America which appears to reaffirm the country’s commitment to champion for the rights of the transgender community. However, some other people view this decision as a way of suppressing any attempt fight the transgender community.
Following this decision, Blakeman is left with only one option which is to fancy his chances in the court of appeal. His appeal should it go through is the only way that can allow him to push his agenda of banning the transgender community from taking part in girls and women sports.