Trump Administration Gives Maine 10 Days to Comply with Trans Athlete Ban

The Trump administration has found Maine in violation of Title IX for permitting transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports, demanding compliance with a recent executive order that bars such participation. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has given Maine officials ten days to sign an agreement to change their policies or face referral to the Department of Justice, which could lead to legal action. This situation escalated after a transgender girl from Greely High School won a state championship, drawing national attention and prompting a clash between President Trump and Maine Governor Janet Mills. Mills has vowed to uphold state laws protecting gender identity, creating a legal impasse as federal agencies investigate the state's compliance. The broader debate over fairness in sports versus discrimination continues to polarize public opinion, with recent polls indicating significant opposition to transgender women competing in female sports. In a related development, federal funding to the University of Maine System has been paused due to similar policy violations.