Trump Sues Maine Over Transgender Athlete Policy

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Maine for allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' and women's school sports, contending this violates Title IX. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the legal action, joined by activists and athletes who claim trans inclusion undermines fairness and opportunity for girls. President Trump has threatened to withhold federal education and school lunch funding from Maine unless the state complies. Governor Janet Mills has vowed to defend Maine's policy in court, arguing it aligns with existing law and calling the federal action executive overreach. This move represents a stark shift from the Biden and Obama administrations' stances on gender identity and education. The case has reignited national debate over Title IX's scope and the rights of transgender athletes.