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DOJ Sues Maine Over Refusal to Ban Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports

The Trump administration seeks to enforce a federal executive order through legal action, escalating a clash over Title IX and state autonomy.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi attends a press conference, as she unveils actions against the state of Maine, which is locked in a dispute with the Trump administration over transgender policy, at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 16, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks with reporters at the White House, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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Overview

  • The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against Maine, alleging violations of Title IX for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ and women’s sports.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the lawsuit, seeking injunctions to bar transgender athletes, revoke titles won by trans students, and consider retroactive funding clawbacks.
  • Maine officials, led by Governor Janet Mills, argue that the state’s policies comply with the Maine Human Rights Act and federal anti-discrimination laws.
  • A federal judge recently ordered the release of frozen USDA funds, temporarily halting the administration’s efforts to withhold federal funding from Maine schools.
  • The lawsuit reflects broader national debates on transgender rights, competitive fairness in sports, and the limits of federal enforcement power over state laws.