DOJ Sues Maine Over Title IX Trans Sports Violation

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice is suing Maine over its refusal to comply with a federal ban on transgender athletes competing in girls’ high school sports, alleging the state is violating Title IX by allowing such participation. The lawsuit seeks to stop Maine from permitting transgender boys in girls’ competitions and calls for athletic records and titles to be returned to female athletes who lost to transgender competitors. Bondi stated that the DOJ may also retroactively revoke federal funding from non-compliant schools and emphasized concerns over fairness and safety for female athletes. The dispute follows a direct confrontation between President Trump and Governor Janet Mills, with Trump threatening to pull federal funding and both sides preparing for a legal battle. Supporters of the lawsuit, including former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines, argue that current policies deprive girls of fair competition and equal opportunities. Maine officials maintain they are complying with state and federal law, setting the stage for a contentious court case.