Pam Bondi Sues Maine’s Department of Education Over Transgender Participation in Girls’ Sports
In a high-profile move that reignites the national debate over fairness and safety in women’s sports, Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a civil lawsuit against the Maine Department of Education, accusing the state of failing to protect women and girls in sports and other sex-segregated spaces. The lawsuit cites Maine’s refusal to enforce President Trump’s executive orders that define gender based on biological sex.
“Maine is failing to protect women in sports. Violation of Title IX. This is about these women’s personal safety,” Bondi said during the announcement.
The lawsuit targets Maine’s current policy, which allows transgender girls — individuals assigned male at birth — to compete in girls’ sports. Critics argue this gives transgender athletes an unfair physical advantage and puts girls’ scholarships, competitive opportunities, and even safety at risk.
Education Secretary McMahon also weighed in, making her stance unmistakably clear:
“There are two sexes — male and female. Transgender doesn’t have a play in this. You’re born a boy, you’re a boy. You’re born a girl, you’re a girl. Even with puberty blocking hormones, males are still stronger.”
President Trump, who returned to office after the 2024 election, has made it a top priority to ensure that women’s sports are reserved for biological females. His administration has pushed forward federal policies clarifying that Title IX protections apply strictly to sex assigned at birth.
This lawsuit could have national implications, as it challenges how federal mandates interact with state laws and interpretations of gender identity in education. For now, Maine stands firm on its inclusive policies, but the courts may soon have the final say.
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