Two Transgender Girls, Six Federal Agencies. How Trump Is Trying to Pressure Maine Into Obedience.
Two Transgender Girls, Six Federal Agencies. How Trump Is Trying to Pressure Maine Into Obedience.
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Maine said it wouldn’t break state law to follow President Donald Trump’s order barring transgender girls from playing girls’ sports. Then came a barrage of investigations and threats targeting the state’s federal funding.
Reporting Highlights
- Trump vs. Maine: After an exchange between Maine’s governor and President Donald Trump over transgender girls competing in girls’ sports, several federal agencies launched investigations.
- University Funding Halted: A federal agency investigating the University of Maine System has not yet issued any findings. But on Tuesday, the university said the agency had halted research funding.
- Big Response, Few Students: Only two transgender girls in Maine are competing this school year. Six federal agencies now have their sights on the state.
