The Trump administration is pressuring Maine to rescind its policy allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls high school sports after finding the state in violation of federal anti-discrimination law. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stated that the Maine Department of Education, Maine Principals’ Association, and Greely High School have violated Title IX by allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports. If a proposed resolution agreement is not signed, Maine risks being sued by the federal government. The agreement calls for the rescinding of the current policy allowing transgender students to compete in girls sports and demands the return of federal funding. The Maine Principals’ Association has refused to change its policy, citing the Maine Human Rights Act. The Trump administration claims that allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls sports is discriminatory and deprives women and girls of fair athletic opportunities. Legal experts believe it is unlikely that the federal government will cut off funds over noncompliance with Title IX. Maine Gov. Janet Mills has stood by the state’s policy, stating that Maine is complying with both state and federal laws on the issue. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has threatened to sue Maine if the state does not comply with Trump’s executive order on transgender student-athletes. The situation remains uncertain as Maine weighs its options in response to the federal government’s demands.
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