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The Trump administration is taking Maine to court for letting biological males compete in girls’ sports. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the lawsuit, saying Maine’s policies violate federal law and put female athletes at risk. Governor Janet Mills claims this is about states’ rights, but conservatives argue it’s about protecting women’s opportunities and safety.
Bondi stood with Riley Gaines and Maine parents who say their daughters lost scholarships and trophies to trans athletes. One high school girl described the pain of seeing a biological male dominate her track events. “This isn’t fair,” she said. “We train hard only to lose spots we earned.”
Maine officials insist there’s “no safety concern,” even after a trans athlete injured a girl during a volleyball game. State Rep. Laurel Libby called Maine’s refusal to protect women “a betrayal.” Parents fear their daughters will quit sports altogether if forced to compete against males.
The Justice Department says Maine is breaking Title IX by prioritizing gender identity over biology. Bondi warned that federal funding could be stripped if the state doesn’t comply. Mills fired back, accusing Trump of bullying states that defy his agenda.
A Maine student athlete shared her shock at finding a biological male in the girls’ locker room. “I felt violated,” she said. School officials ignored her complaints, claiming inclusivity matters more than privacy. Conservatives argue this dismisses real fears for young women’s dignity.
Maine’s attorney general claims only two trans athletes compete statewide, calling the lawsuit an overreach. But Bondi replied, “Even one is too many when girls’ futures are on the line.” The administration vows to sue other states like California and Minnesota next.
The clash echoes Trump’s vow to defend women’s sports during his 2024 campaign. At a White House meeting, Mills told Trump, “We’ll see you in court.” He shot back, “Enjoy life after being governor,” hinting at political consequences for defying federal law.
Conservatives praise the lawsuit as a stand against radical gender policies. They say it’s common sense: biology determines sports categories, not identity. As the battle heads to court, families hope judges will prioritize fairness over ideology and save women’s sports.
