Maine, Trump and Transgender Athletes

Trump admin declares Maine violated Title IX by letting trans athletes play in girls' sports
The Department of Health and Human Services served a notice of Title IX violation to Maine after it defied Trump's executive order to protect girls' sports.
HHS sends violation notice to Maine Gov. Janet Mills over transgender athletes’ participation
Trump administration officials concluded that Maine violated Title IX for allowing transgender athletes to compete in women’s school sports after launching an investigation into the state in February.
Trump Administration Says Maine Broke Law by Allowing Transgender Athletes on Teams
After issuing an executive order barring transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports last month, President Trump targeted the state for scrutiny.
Maine GOP urges Dems to repeal transgender athlete policy following federal Title IX violation finding
Republican state lawmakers in Maine fear the state will lose hundreds of millions in federal education funding due to recent Title IX violation tied to trans sports participation.
Trump administration finds Maine violated Title IX with transgender athlete policy
The Maine Attorney General's Office says no one from their office was interviewed as part of the Office for Civil Rights investigation.
Trump administration refers Maine to Justice Department over transgender athletes policy
The Department of Health and Human Services made the referral just four days after initiating an investigation into the state. But federal investigators never contacted either the governor's office of the attorney general's office.
Trump administration finds Maine in violation of Title IX
The Trump administration has now formally found Maine in violation of Title IX, which is designed to protect equal access in education and sports.
Trump Administration Criticizes Maine for Allowing Transgender Athletes
President Trump's recent executive order barring transgender athletes from participating in women's sports has caused quite a stir, particularly in the state
Feds to investigate Maine Department of Education for alleged Title IX violations
Maine is accused of violating Title IX laws after refusal to comply with an executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports.
White House defends Maine lawmaker who shared photo of trans student athlete
The White House defended the Maine lawmaker who made a controversial Facebook post about a trans athlete Wednesday and once again criticized Maine’s policies.
Trump administration finds Maine in violation of Title IX over transgender policy
The decision, dated Feb. 25, came just days after the Trump administration announced its investigation and does not appear to be based on conversations with state officials.
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Sen. Susan Collins is working to restore Maine Sea Grant
Sen. Collins says she does not believe it is legal for the Trump Administration to withhold funding in areas that have ...
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Understanding Title IX: Key element in educational equality debate
The federal civil rights law, which was passed in 1972, ensures a right to equal treatment in educational spaces.