5 d. ago Maine Democrats respond to SCOTUS appeal over Rep Laurel Libby's censure for trans athlete post

Democrat defendants in a lawsuit over censuring a Maine lawmaker over a trans athlete social media post have filed their response to SCOTUS.

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7 d. ago Censured Maine lawmaker urges Supreme Court intervention as transgender athlete dominates girls' track meet

Maine Rep. Laurel Libby, who was censured after speaking out against trans athletes in women's sports, is pleading for Supreme Court intervention.

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1 week ago Maine drops lawsuit vs. Trump admin amid trans athlete feud after federal funding is unfrozen

The state of Maine dropped its lawsuit against the Trump administration after the U.S. Department of Agriculture agreed to restore federal funds to the state.

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2 w. ago Maine state rep asks Supreme Court to intervene amid battle over trans athlete post

Maine state Rep. Laurel Libby said she will file an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court over lawmakers' decision to censure her for a post on trans athletes.

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3 w. ago Trump admin responds to Minnesota's lawsuit to let trans athletes in girls' sports: 'Creepy and anti

Minnesota AG Keith Ellison announced a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration and the DOJ over the issue of trans athletes in girls' sports.

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3 w. ago Maine Democrats trying to amend state constitution to codify allowing trans athletes in girls' sports

Maine Democrats took a step toward constitutionalizing trans athletes' protections the day after the DOJ announced a lawsuit against the state over the issue.

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3 w. ago Maine Rep Laurel Libby condemns Gov Janet Mills over response to DOJ trans athlete lawsuit

Prominent GOP Maine state Rep. Laurel Libby speaks out against Gov. Janet Mills for the governor's response to a recent lawsuit by the DOJ.

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3 w. ago 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.

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3 w. ago Maine Gov Janet Mills responds to DOJ lawsuit against her state over trans athletes in girls' sports

After the Justice Department announced a lawsuit against Maine for letting trans athletes in girls' sports, Gov. Janet Mills has issued a response.

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4 w. ago Bondi announces lawsuit against Maine for refusing to ban trans athletes from girls’ sports

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit by the DOJ against Maine for allowing trans athletes in girls' sports, defying President Donald Trump's executive order.

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