President Donald Trump’s administration is making good on a threat to stop funding going to universities in Maine amid the state’s continued refusal to comply with his order barring trans-identifying males from competing in women’s sports.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has paused funding to schools within the University of Maine System (UMS) while potential Title VI and Title IX violations are investigated. The pause impacts eight public colleges within UMS, and a spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that the affected schools have been notified.
According to the spokesperson, the email notice from the USDA read in part, “This pause is temporary in nature while USDA evaluates if it should take any follow-on actions related to prospective Title VI or Title IX violations. Please take any necessary actions to effectuate this direction from leadership. This pause…
