Attorney General Pam Bondi filed a civil lawsuit against Maine for refusing to adhere to the Trump administration's policies that prevent transgender females from competing in girls' sports. Bondi claims this issue extends beyond sports, referencing concerns about public safety. The lawsuit points to Title IX violations and comes after President Trump issued an executive order reinforcing protections for female athletes. Governor Janet Mills responded defiantly to Trump's threats of legal action. The federal government has indicated it may retroactively withdraw funding for non-compliance by the state.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a civil lawsuit against the state of Maine over officials' refusal to comply with Trump administration policies barring transgender female competitors from girls' sports.
It's not only an issue in sports, it is a public safety issue. These boys are allowed to go in the women's restroom... and change in front of these young women.
President Trump signed an executive order directing the Education Department to protect all-female athletic opportunities and locker rooms, stating that women's sports are reserved for women.
The Trump administration had warned Maine, California and Minnesota that it would not tolerate state officials who ignore federal law.
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