Federal Funding Suspended for University of Maine Amid Controversy Over Transgender Athletes
USDA halts funding for University of Maine following Trump's executive order against transgender athletes in girls' sports amid clash with Governor Mills.
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The USDA has suspended $30 million in funding for the University of Maine as it investigates potential civil rights violations stemming from the state's refusal to adhere to President Trump's executive order banning transgender girls from competing in female sports. The conflict escalated following a White House meeting where Trump threatened Governor Janet Mills with funding cuts, leading to subsequent investigations by multiple federal agencies. Maine's compliance with Title IX is at the center of the issue, raising significant implications for state governance and federal funding.
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The USDA suspended funding due to Maine's refusal to comply with President Trump's executive order banning transgender girls from competing in girls' sports, which led to an investigation into potential Title IX violations.
The USDA has suspended over $100 million in funding for the University of Maine System, although some reports specify a figure of $30 million for specific research or programs.
The suspension could impact research, education, and economic development in Maine, particularly affecting farmers, fishermen, and foresters who benefit from USDA-funded programs.
The conflict centers on the interpretation of Title IX, with the Trump administration claiming that allowing transgender girls to compete in girls' sports violates the law, while legal experts argue that Title IX does not require such exclusions.
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