Again, And Again...

The unrelenting barrage of edicts from the Lord Ruler against us! The newest one is an attack on Maines non-discrimination law.

Trump administration launches investigation into Maine schools over transgender policy

Notice of the investigation came hours after Gov. Janet Mills and President Donald Trump had tense exchange at White House

Maine Morning Star

By: Lauren McCauley

February 21, 2025

The civil rights division of the U.S. Department of Education announced Friday it is launching an investigation into Maine’s Department of Education over allegations that the state is defying President Donald Trump’s executive order barring transgender athletes from competing on women’s sports teams consistent with their gender identity.

Specifically, the civil rights office argues that by allowing transgender women to compete in girls’ interscholastic athletics, Maine “has denied female athletes female-only intimate facilities, thereby violating federal antidiscrimination law.”

Notice of the investigation came hours after Maine Gov. Janet Mills and Trump had a tense exchange during an event at the White House over the state’s transgender athlete policy.

In response to the president’s threat to withdraw federal funding unless Maine adheres to the order, Mills, who was in Washington, D.C. attending the winter meeting of the National Governors Association, told him: “We’re going to follow the law, sir. We’ll see you in court.”

Ahead of the exchange, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey said any attempt by the president to cut federal funding over the issue “would be illegal and in direct violation of federal court orders.”  

“Fortunately,” Frey wrote in a statement, “the rule of law still applies in this country, and I will do everything in my power to defend Maine’s laws and block efforts by the president to bully and threaten us.”

Does this mean that Trump and company will be going after the 22 states (Including Connecticut), one territory, Washington D.C. non-discrimination laws? K-12 Dive writes that...

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Friday temporarily blocking portions of separate Trump executive orders to end federal support of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and it’s likely the order on transgender athletic participation could face a similar fate, said Brett Sokolow, chair of the boards for both the Association of Title IX Administrators and TNG Consulting.

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“I imagine that the outcome of this politically directed investigation is all but predetermined,” Mills said. “My Administration will begin work with the Attorney General to defend the interests of Maine people in the court of law. But do not be misled: this is not just about who can compete on the athletic field, this is about whether a President can force compliance with his will, without regard for the rule of law that governs our nation. I believe he cannot.”

Yup... and the other 22 states will probably also be facing the wrath of Trump!

“The Trump administration is really risking their entire enforcement authority through the Department of Education if they persist through the process,” said Sokolow. “Initially, a judge might block them based on the EO, but ultimately, if the department tries to implement a fine and the schools fight it — when that happens, then it’s going to be a question of whether the department really has the authority.”

Have you notices... "States Rights" for abortion but when it come to us then the Republicans change their tune.

So tell me... how's the economy doing?