Maine Governor and Attorney General Respond to Lawsuit Over Transgender Athlete Participation
AUGUSTA, Maine — Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey reacted Wednesday to the announcement of a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against the state of Maine. This legal action stems from Maine’s refusal to comply with a federal executive order prohibiting transgender athletes from competing on women’s and girls’ sports teams.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi highlighted this legal dispute as a priority for President Trump, asserting that Maine is violating federal Title IX antidiscrimination law. The administration argues that Maine’s policy allowing transgender girls to compete in girls’ sports conflicts with Title IX, which is meant to ensure gender equity in educational programs and athletics.
Maine officials have resisted federal pressure, maintaining that the law does not prevent transgender athletes from competing and rebuffing a proposed settlement aimed at enforcing the ban.
In her statement, Governor Mills characterized the lawsuit as part of a broader campaign to pressure states to disregard the Constitution. She insists that the issue transcends sports, emphasizing states’ rights and the rule of law. Mills pointed to a recent federal court ruling that temporarily restrained the government’s actions, reinforcing her administration’s stance that the federal government is overstepping its legal authority.
Attorney General Frey echoed these sentiments, asserting that Maine complies with both Title IX and the Maine Human Rights Act. He criticized the lack of legal basis for the administration’s lawsuit and affirmed that Title IX has historically empowered women and girls, advocating for equal access to educational opportunities.
As the state prepares to defend its position, both Mills and Frey emphasize their commitment to upholding the rights of all Mainers against what they view as heavy-handed federal intervention.
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