Trump administration settles with Maine over funding freeze after dispute over trans athletes

Source: Associated Press, via NBC News

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Trump administration settles with Maine over funding freeze after dispute over trans athletes

In response, the state will drop its lawsuit that had been filed against the U.S. Department of Agriculture.


---- Democratic Gov. Janet Mills in 2024.Robert F. Bukaty / AP file

May 2, 2025, 4:30 PM EDT / Source: The Associated Press
By The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Maine -- President Donald Trump's administration on Friday agreed to halt all efforts to freeze funds intended for a Maine child nutrition program after initially suspending those dollars due to a disagreement between the state and Trump over transgender athletes.

In response, the state will drop its lawsuit that had been filed against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey announced.

"It's unfortunate that my office had to resort to federal court just to get USDA to comply with the law and its own regulations," Frey said in a statement. "But we are pleased that the lawsuit has now been resolved and that Maine will continue to receive funds as directed by Congress to feed children and vulnerable adults."

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