Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Unfreeze Maine's Federal Funds in Transgender Athlete Dispute

The ruling blocks funding cuts tied to Maine's refusal to enforce a federal ban on transgender athletes in women's sports, as the state files a lawsuit against the USDA.

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order requiring the Trump administration to release frozen federal funds to Maine, citing unlawful executive action.
The funding freeze targeted Maine's school nutrition program, affecting meals for 172,000 schoolchildren, due to the state's refusal to enforce a transgender athlete ban.
Governor Janet Mills condemned the Trump administration's actions as unconstitutional, highlighting the president's assertion of executive authority with his 'I am the law' remark.
Maine has filed a lawsuit against the USDA, arguing the funding cuts violate federal law and disproportionately harm vulnerable populations, including children and incarcerated individuals.
The dispute underscores broader national debates over transgender rights, executive power, and federal funding as a tool for policy enforcement.

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