Trump administration says it is suing Maine over transgender athletes in girls' sports

The DOJ says Maine is violating Title IX, the 1972 law that prohibits sex-based discrimination at schools that receive federal funding. Gov. Janet Mills has promised to "vigorously defend" the state.

Trump administration says it is suing Maine over transgender athletes in girls' sports
Attorney General Pam Bondi spoke at the Justice Department on Wednesday to announce that the administration is suing Maine for not complying with the government

The DOJ says Maine is violating Title IX, the 1972 law that prohibits sex-based discrimination at schools that receive federal funding. Gov. Janet Mills has promised to "vigorously defend" the state.

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