Federal Investigations Launch Into Maine Schools' Title IX Compliance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has initiated an investigation into the University of Maine for potential violations of Title IX and President Trump's executive order prohibiting biological males from competing in women's sports. This order, signed on February 5, threatens to cut federal funding to institutions that do not comply. Concurrently, the U.S. Department of Education has launched its own investigation into Maine's compliance, focusing on allegations that male athletes are allowed to compete in girls' sports, specifically at Greely High School. Maine Governor Janet Mills has openly defied the executive order, vowing to protect the state's educational funding and asserting that Maine will not be intimidated by federal threats. In response, federal officials emphasized that adherence to Title IX is essential for receiving federal funds. The investigations come amidst a heated exchange between Governor Mills and President Trump over the issue.