Maine will continue to defend trans student athletes despite Supreme Court ruling

By: Eesha Pendharkar

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 533

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Despite the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Tuesday upholding transgender athlete bans in other states, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey said the state will continue to defend its inclusive policies.

The high court upheld bans in Idaho and West Virginia on trans girls playing on girls’ sports teams, aligning with the Trump administration’s interpretations of federal anti-discrimination laws that claim allowing such participation is unsafe and unfair.

“The question before the Court is: Under Title …

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