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Judge Orders Maine to Share Team Rosters in Transgender Lawsuit

4/3/2026

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U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen Frink Wolf ordered the Maine Principals’ Association to provide athletic team rosters to the federal government in a DOJ lawsuit.
The judge said rosters must be shared, but transgender athletes' names do not need to be disclosed.
The Trump administration initiated lawsuit, alleging Maine violates Title IX by allowing transgender girls on girls' teams.
Portland Public Schools and Maine Principals’ Association sought to block the requests.

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U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen Frink Wolf ordered the Maine Principals’ Association to provide athletic team rosters to the federal government in a DOJ lawsuit.
The judge said rosters must be shared, but transgender athletes' names do not need to be disclosed.
The Trump administration initiated lawsuit, alleging Maine violates Title IX by allowing transgender girls on girls' teams.
Portland Public Schools and Maine Principals’ Association sought to block the requests.