Maine Rejects Federal Ultimatum on Transgender Athletes in Girls' Sports

The Trump administration threatens legal action and funding cuts as Maine defends its policies under state law allowing gender identity-based participation.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found Maine's Department of Education, the Maine Principals’ Association, and Greely High School in violation of Title IX for permitting transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports.
President Trump's executive order interprets Title IX based on biological sex, mandating the exclusion of transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports.
Maine officials, including Governor Janet Mills, argue that the state's policies comply with the Maine Human Rights Act, which supports participation based on gender identity.
The Trump administration has issued a 10-day ultimatum for compliance, warning of potential legal action and federal funding cuts if Maine does not align with federal directives.
The Maine Principals’ Association contends it is not subject to Title IX enforcement as it does not receive federal funding, while legal experts challenge the validity of this claim.

Portland Press Herald