28 h. 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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3 d. ago Maine lawmaker Laurel Libby reflects on trans athlete post that thrust her into potential Supreme Court battle

Laurel Libby's Feb. 17 Facebook post that identified a trans athlete who won a girls' pole vault competition ignited a national controversy.

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5 d. 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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9 d. ago Trump can’t withhold funds from ‘sanctuary’ cities, federal judge says

Trump can’t withhold funds from ‘sanctuary’ cities, federal judge says  The Washington Post

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1 week ago Trump stopped federal funding to Maine over transgender athletes. Could California follow?

Trump stopped federal funding to Maine over transgender athletes. Could California follow?  Los Angeles Times

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1 week ago Maine Democrats Want to Amend State Constitution to Codify Allowing Trans Athletes in Girls’ Sports

Maine Democrats want to amend the state constitution to permanently allow transgender-identifying males to compete in female sports. The post Maine Democrats Want to Amend State Constitution to Codify Allowing Trans Athletes in Girls’ Sports appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 w. ago Maine AG Feels ‘No Concerns of Safety’ For Girls Playing Against Trans

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey claimed there are "no concerns of safety" about female athletes competing against transgender-identifying males. The post Maine AG Feels ‘No Concerns of Safety’ For Girls Playing Against Trans-Identifying Athletes appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 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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2 w. ago A look at Trump and Maine's standoff over transgender athletes policy

Maine's Democratic Gov. Janet Mills says her state's not backing down against possible cuts in school and other funding threatened by the Trump administration over the state's policy on transgender athletes in sports.

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2 w. ago Maine attorney general says 'there are no concerns of safety' by letting trans athletes play in girls' sports

Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey defended his state's continued support for trans inclusion, suggesting there are no "safety concerns."

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2 w. ago Teen calls Maine's stance on women's sports 'heartbreaking' as DOJ announces lawsuit

A Maine teen athlete is speaking out against the state’s transgender sports policy as the DOJ sues over alleged Title IX violations affecting girls’ sports.

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2 w. ago DOJ sues Maine over refusing to comply with transgender athlete ban

DOJ sues Maine over refusing to comply with transgender athlete ban  The Washington Post

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2 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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2 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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2 w. ago US government sues Maine over refusing to ban transgender athletes

US government sues Maine over refusing to ban transgender athletes  BBC

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2 w. ago Colorado Dems move to divert $4M in taxpayer dollars to fight Trump admin in court

Colorado House Democrats are considering a bill to stash $4M in taxpayer dollars to fight the Trump administration in court if the president targets Colorado.

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2 w. ago Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports

The lawsuit follows weeks of feuding between the Republican administration and Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. The post Trump administration sues Maine over participation of transgender athletes in girls sports appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 w. ago Trump DOJ sues Maine in standoff over transgender athletes in women's sports

It alleges Maine’s policy allowing transgender athletes violates Title IX.

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2 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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2 w. ago Maine school district moves to ban trans athletes from girls' sports, siding with Trump over state authorities

The MSAD #70 School Board in Maine voted unanimously to follow the federal definition of Title IX, and only recognize two sexes amid ongoing state conflict.

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