Overview

• Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the lawsuit on April 16, alleging Maine's policies prioritize gender identity over biological sex, violating Title IX protections for female athletes.
• The lawsuit seeks an injunction to block Maine's current policy, restore titles to cisgender athletes, and potentially claw back federal funding previously allocated to the state.
• Maine Governor Janet Mills has defended the state's policy, citing the Maine Human Rights Act and arguing that the federal government is overstepping its authority.
• Federal agencies have already paused some funding to Maine, including school lunch and education grants, though a federal judge temporarily blocked the freezes last week.
• Bondi warned that Minnesota and California could face similar lawsuits if they fail to comply with the Trump administration's interpretation of Title IX.