Maine sues over USDA pause on funds due to support for transgender athletes
- Maine's Attorney General Aaron M. Frey filed a lawsuit against the USDA to lift a funding pause related to transgender athletes, claiming it harms essential funds for children and disabled adults.
- The USDA, led by Secretary Brooke Rollins, announced the pause due to Maine's alleged noncompliance with Title IX regarding transgender student-athletes.
- Frey asserted that the funding pause could lead to layoffs and disrupt meal programs for children and adults with disabilities.
- The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order to prevent the USDA from withholding over $1.8 million in funds intended for Maine's child nutrition program.
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