Maine has found itself the surprising center of the nation’s debate — and the Trump administration’s crusade against — transgender athletes in girls’ sports. That position leaves the state, one of

The lawsuit alleges the state is violating Title IX and follows an attempt to cut all federal education funding for Maine's public schools.

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.