Transgender female athletes in Maine will be allowed to continue competing, as stated by the Maine Principals’ Association. The MPA is committed to following the state’s law regarding gender identity. Law Professor Michael Dube from UNH explains that Maine has several legal avenues to challenge President Donald Trump’s executive order that threatens to withhold funding from schools with transgender athletes. Dube suggests that the order may not have the force of law or could be in violation of Title IX, which mandates the inclusion of transgender girls in girls’ sports. Additionally, it could be argued that the order violates the 14th Amendment. In neighboring New Hampshire, two transgender student athletes are suing the Trump administration over this executive order. They previously won a lawsuit against New Hampshire over the state’s ban on trans sports. This ongoing legal battle highlights the importance of protecting the rights of transgender athletes and ensuring their inclusion in sports according to their gender identity. Maine is taking a proactive stance in upholding transgender rights in sports, despite the challenges posed by federal policies.
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