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Trump Administration Sues Maine Over Transgender Athlete Policy

The Department of Justice alleges Maine's policy violates Title IX, escalating a federal-state conflict over transgender inclusion in girls' sports.

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)

Overview

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the lawsuit, accusing Maine of prioritizing gender identity over biological sex and violating federal anti-discrimination laws.
  • The lawsuit seeks to revoke titles won by transgender athletes, block their future participation in girls' sports, and potentially claw back federal funding to Maine.
  • This legal action follows months of federal investigations and threats to withhold education and school lunch funding, some of which were temporarily blocked by court orders.
  • Maine Governor Janet Mills has defended the state's policies as compliant with state and federal laws, citing the Maine Human Rights Act, and vowed to fight the lawsuit.
  • Only two transgender high school athletes are currently competing in Maine, but the case has become a focal point in the broader national debate over transgender rights and sports fairness.