The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Maine, alleging the state violated federal Title IX rules by allowing transgender girls to compete in girls’ sports. The lawsuit follows a breakdown in negotiations after Maine declined to adopt a federal settlement banning transgender athletes from girls’ teams.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the administration is prioritizing enforcement of President Trump’s executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.” The Department of Justice is asking the court to force Maine to prohibit male participation in female-designated athletic events.
Governor Janet Mills criticized the lawsuit, calling it federal overreach and a violation of state rights. The legal battle is part of a broader national debate over gender and athletics, as similar cases unfold in other states.
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