Maine sues five school districts over transgender student sports and facility rules, calling them discriminatory.

The Maine Human Rights Commission has sued five school districts over policies restricting transgender students' sports participation and access to gender-aligned facilities, alleging violations of the Maine Human Rights Act. Filed in Kennebec County Superior Court, the lawsuit seeks to repeal the policies, which the commission says are discriminatory and stem from federal pressure linked to President Trump’s executive order limiting transgender athletes' eligibility. The legal action highlights growing conflict between state anti-discrimination laws and federal guidance on transgender rights in education.