University of Maine System Enforces Trump’s Transgender Sports Ban After Federal Funding Suspension

Following a temporary halt in federal funding, the University of Maine System complies with President Trump’s executive order restricting transgender women from women’s sports, as broader tensions with Maine’s governor persist.

The University of Maine System confirmed compliance with President Trump's executive order prohibiting transgender women from competing in women’s sports, ensuring adherence to Title IX and NCAA rules.
Federal funding, which was temporarily paused during a Title IX compliance review, has been reinstated after the university system demonstrated alignment with the executive order.
The Trump administration continues to monitor compliance across Maine’s educational institutions and has demanded a public apology from Governor Janet Mills for resisting the order.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services found Maine’s public education system in violation of Title IX, with deadlines set for statewide compliance to avoid further legal action.
The executive order has reignited national debates over transgender rights in sports and the use of federal funding as a tool to enforce compliance with federal policies.