‘Many, many’ other states next: DOJ sues Maine over transgender athlete policies

US DOJ sues Maine education department over policies inclusive of transgender athletes

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) sued the Maine Department of Education (DOE) on Wednesday over its policies that allow transgender athletes to participate in women’s sports. The lawsuit alleges Maine’s policies violate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which protects citizens under any education program or activity receiving federal funding from being discriminated against on the basis of sex. “By prioritizing gender identity over…

DOJ Sues Maine for Refusing to Comply with Anti-Trans Order

The Justice Department is suing the state of Maine after it refused to comply with a Trump administration order banning trans athletes in school sports. This is Attorney General Pam Bondi. Attorney General Pam Bondi: “The state of Maine is discriminating against women by failing to protect women in women’s sports. … We are seeking to have the titles returned to the young women who rightfully won these sports. And we are also considering whether …

AG Bondi threatens to sue MN over allowing transgender athletes in women’s sports

WASHINGTON – Attorney General Pam Bondi says she’s looking into suing the state of Minnesota for defying an executive order signed by President Donald Trump banning transgender athletes from participating in girls’ an women’s sports. “We don’t want to be suing people. We want them to comply with the law. We’ve given them opportunity over and over again. The Department of Education, HHS, they sat down with them in person, multiple meetings, and g…

PIAA administrator cautions WPIAL schools after Justice Department sues Maine over transgender policy

A few hours after the Justice Department said it was suing Maine over its transgender athlete policy, PIAA executive director Bob Lombardi cautioned WPIAL schools to discuss the topic with their solicitors.

Pam Bondi Puts Two Liberal States ‘On Notice’ Over Trans Sports Policies - Real News Now

Attorney General Pam Bondi has delivered a clear and forceful warning to the liberal strongholds of California and Minnesota: reverse course on transgender sports policies or face the consequences under federal law. Speaking at a press conference following the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Maine, Bondi made it clear that California and Minnesota are next in line for legal scrutiny. Both states have allowed biological males to compete in f…

Justice Department suggests Minnesota in sights after Maine lawsuit

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday suggested the Justice Department is considering legal action against Minnesota for allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls’ and women’s sports. The Trump administration on Wednesday sued Maine over policies that allow some trans athletes to compete in women’s sports. Bondi said Maine is violating federal law intended to prevent discrimination based on sex. The administration is asking …