PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) — Because of the government shutdown, the Trump administration is putting its lawsuit against Maine on hold.
The DOJ says its attorneys and employees can’t work, so it can’t carry out its case against the state.
A judge granted the DOJ’s “Motion to Stay” on Thursday.
The Trump administration is suing Maine for not handing over the names of schools and grades of all student athletes in the state.
The administration claims Maine is violating its interpretation of Title IX by allowing transgender girls to play in girls’ sports.
The state argues it is following the Maine Human Rights Act.