The Trump administration has taken legal action against Maine for allowing transgender girls to participate in school sports, sparking a contentious battle with threats to cut education and school lunch funding. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the lawsuit, supported by former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines, emphasizing the need to prevent discrimination against women in sports and ensure personal safety. Bondi aims to reverse Maine’s policy through a court order, redistribute titles from transgender athletes to cisgender females, and potentially revoke federal funding. While California and Minnesota are highlighted as potential future targets, NCAA President Charlie Baker noted that very few collegiate athletes identify as transgender. The clash stems from conflicting interpretations of Title IX, with Maine rejecting claims that transgender girls should be excluded from female sports teams. Governor Janet Mills defiantly responded, setting the stage for a legal showdown. The administration’s aggressive stance aligns with a broader federal crackdown on transgender participation in sports, including visa restrictions and an executive order barring transgender individuals from women’s sports. A proposed bill to redefine sex under Title IX faces partisan challenges in advancing through the Senate. The ongoing dispute underscores the complex intersection of gender identity, athletics, and federal policy.