Coverage dated April 15, 2025

Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in sports

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Trump administration sues Maine for not banning transgender athletes in girls' sports, escalating a nationwide dispute over federal law and Title IX regulations.

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The Boston Globe
Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Apr 15, 2025
The Boston Globe's feed description
The suit escalates a dispute over whether the state is abiding by a federal law that bars discrimination in education based on sex.
NPR
Trump administration says it is suing Maine over transgender athletes in girls' sports (opens NPR)
Published Apr 15, 2025
NPR's feed description
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.
The College Fix
DOJ sues Maine alleging discrimination against female athletes (opens The College Fix)
Published Apr 15, 2025
The College Fix's feed description
‘This is about sports. This is also about these young women’s personal safety,’ Attorney General Pam Bondi says.
The Guardian
Trump sues Maine over transgender athletes in schools amid funding threats (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 15, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Justice department lawsuit escalates a battle over Title IX as Maine vows to fight federal funding cuts in court
WISH-TV Indianapolis
Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in sports (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published Apr 15, 2025
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
Trump administration sues Maine for not banning transgender athletes in girls' sports, escalating a nationwide dispute over federal law and Title IX regulations.
The Daily Caller
DOJ Sues Maine Over State’s Refusal To Enforce Ban On Males In Female Sports (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 15, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
The DOJ sued Maine after it refused several requests to comply with President Donald Trump’s directive banning men from competing in women’s sports.
NewsBusters
CNN Claims Maine Has Only Two Transgender Athletes, Omits One Won a Championship (opens NewsBusters)
Published Apr 15, 2025
NewsBusters's feed description
On Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Justice Department is suing Maine for violations of Title IX because it refuses to protect the competitive integrity of women’s sports, but CNN’s chief legal affairs correspondent Paula Reid didn’t understand what the big deal was.
Bangor Daily News
US attorney general is suing Maine over transgender athletes (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published Apr 15, 2025
Bangor Daily News's feed description
The civil rights lawsuit alleges the Maine Department of Education has discriminated against girls and women and failed to protect them.

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