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    Zayne PhamBy Zayne PhamMarch 12, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read6 Views
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    USDA Freezes Funding for University of Maine Amid Trans Athlete Controversy.
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has frozen federal funding to the University of Maine System (UMS). This decision comes amid a contentious backdrop of state policies that enable trans athletes to compete in women’s sports—a policy that has drawn sharp criticism from the Trump administration. The funding freeze, part of broader USDA funding cuts, is now under review for potential Title IX and Title VI violations.


    Funding Freeze Hits the University of Maine System

    On March 11, 2025, UMS officials confirmed that an email from the USDA’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer had directed that no further federal funding would be released to the University of Maine System. The email states that this measure is temporary while the USDA evaluates whether to take further action concerning alleged violations of federal civil rights laws. This move has effectively slashed federal support to a system that had been receiving over $100 million in funding in recent years.

    Maine's Democratic Gov. Janet Mills refusal to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports has led to the USDA funding cuts. (Credit: Getty Images)
    Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills refusal to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports has led to the USDA funding cuts. (Credit: Getty Images)

    The funding freeze impacts critical research and community programs, ranging from agricultural initiatives that benefit local farmers to academic programs that support broader educational outcomes.

    Compliance Review for Title IX Violations

    Amid the funding cuts, the USDA has initiated a compliance review of the University of Maine to assess potential Title IX violations. According to a press release by the USDA on February 22, 2025, the review was prompted by concerns that Maine’s policies—specifically those allowing transgender athletes to participate in women’s sports—may be in conflict with federal civil rights mandates.

    The USDA’s review focuses on whether the University of Maine System’s athletic programs adhere to Title IX regulations, which prohibit sex-based discrimination in schools and education programs that receive federal funding. Although UMS has maintained that its programs comply with both state and federal laws and that its athletic programs are in line with NCAA guidelines, the USDA has yet to complete its evaluation. This compliance review could potentially lead to further actions if any discrepancies are found.


    Trans Athlete Controversy Continues

    The catalyst behind the funding freeze and compliance review stems from a policy dispute over trans athletes. President Donald Trump, during a February 20 meeting with GOP governors at the White House, vowed to cut funding to Maine if it continued to allow transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports. The state’s defiance of this executive order has not only prompted federal intervention but has also sparked a broader debate over women’s sports and the rights of transgender individuals.

    .@USDA has initiated a compliance review of the University of Maine following the state’s disregard for @POTUS’ EO, “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.”

    Let me be clear: Any institution that chooses to disregard it can count on losing future funding. https://t.co/osiJI53yiB pic.twitter.com/lMJICdGXiA

    — Secretary Brooke Rollins (@SecRollins) February 22, 2025

    Critics argue that enabling transgender athletes in women’s sports undermines fairness, while proponents stress the importance of inclusion and equal opportunity. The controversy has now intertwined with federal funding decisions, putting significant pressure on the University of Maine and other institutions that might be perceived as non-compliant with the administration’s directives.

    This funding freeze could set a precedent for how federal agencies enforce compliance with controversial executive orders. As more states push back against federal mandates, the tension between federal oversight and state autonomy continues to grow.

    Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops.

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