Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Release Frozen Funds in Maine Transgender Athlete Dispute

The Trump administration's enforcement of a transgender sports ban faces a legal setback, while Maine continues to resist compliance with federal directives.

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration must unfreeze federal funding for Maine's school nutrition programs, citing improper legal procedures in the funding freeze.
The U.S. Department of Education referred its Title IX investigation into Maine to the Department of Justice after the state refused to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports.
Maine officials maintain that their policies comply with Title IX and state law, rejecting the Trump administration's resolution agreement and executive order.
The Trump administration has initiated administrative proceedings to terminate federal K-12 education funding for Maine, escalating the conflict over Title IX enforcement.
The broader legal and funding battles remain unresolved, with Maine's defiance highlighting a national debate over transgender rights and federal versus state authority.