Maine Settles Lawsuit with Trump Administration Over Child Nutrition Funds Amid Title IX Dispute
Maine settles with USDA, restoring nutrition funds, after lengthy dispute over Title IX compliance regarding transgender athletes.
Overview
Maine has settled its lawsuit with the Trump administration regarding frozen federal funds for child nutrition, restoring approximately $3 million intended for state feeding programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) had previously frozen the funds due to Maine's refusal to comply with federal demands banning transgender girls from competing in girls' sports. Governor Janet Mills emphasized the settlement as a significant victory, stating, 'We’ll see you in court,' when confronted by Trump. However, ongoing legal challenges persist over the state's Title IX violations as the Trump administration continues to uphold its policies against transgender participation in sports.
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The USDA froze Maine's funds due to the state's refusal to implement federal demands banning transgender girls from participating in girls' sports, which the Trump administration argued violated Title IX protections for biological females.
Approximately $3 million in federal funds for Maine's child nutrition programs was restored through the settlement.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed a separate lawsuit against Maine for alleged Title IX violations over transgender athlete policies, maintaining the Trump administration's stance against transgender participation in girls' sports.
Governor Mills called the settlement 'a victory,' stating, 'We took on Trump... and won,' and noted Maine achieved all demands in its lawsuit against the federal government.
Senior U.S. District Judge John Woodcock ordered the Trump administration to restore the funds on April 12, 2025.
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