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Maine signs trans and abortion sanctuary bill into law, despite violent threats

Despite a series of bomb threats against legislators in the state, Maine's Gov. Janet Mills has signed a transgender and abortion sanctuary bill into law.

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Maine Gov. Janet Mills hits back after Trump sues state for transgender sports policies

The Trump Administration is suing Maine for allowing trans girls to participate in girls sports, but Gov. Mills says this "has never been about the protection of women and girls."

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Maine Gov. Janet Mills confronts Donald Trump to his face over anti-trans sports order at White House

“See you in court,” she told the president when he declared his administration’s policies to be “the federal law.”

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Government launches investigation into Maine hours after Democratic governor stood up to Trump’s ‘bullying’

“In America, the President is neither a King nor a dictator, as much as this one tries to act like it – and it is the rule of law that prevents him from being so,” Gov. Janet Mills said.

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Trump vs. Maine: State refuses anti-trans sports policies as federal agencies push to cut funding

Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.

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Democratic Governors ‘Rise Up’ to Join in Support of LGBTQ+ Youth

Together, local and state leaders are expressing the urgency to care for LGBTQ+ young people in all communities.

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California defies Trump, won't ban trans athletes from school sports

California "respectfully disagrees" with the Trump administration's position, an attorney for the state said.

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Supreme Court restores voting privileges of censured anti-trans Maine Republican lawmaker

Rep. Laurel Libby can speak and vote in the Maine House while her lawsuit proceeds.

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Trump admin lawsuit against California seeks end to trans-inclusive sports policy

The lawsuit comes after California officials said they would not comply with the administration's demands.

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Even in liberal Massachusetts, Republicans are attacking trans athletes

A Republican legislator attached a trans-exclusionary policy to a spending bill, while a Democratic move may block it.

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Despite a series of bomb threats against legislators in the state, Maine's Gov. Janet Mills has signed a transgender and abortion sanctuary bill into law.

The out ranking member of the House Oversight Committee and the ally who fought Donald Trump got rousing applause for their opening remarks.

The Trump Administration is suing Maine for allowing trans girls to participate in girls sports, but Gov. Mills says this "has never been about the protection of women and girls."

She has beaten the president in court already. She plans to do it as often as necessary.

She said she would see him in court. She did. She won.

“See you in court,” she told the president when he declared his administration’s policies to be “the federal law.”

Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill to that effect into law today, and Colorado is poised to become the 18th Friday.

“In America, the President is neither a King nor a dictator, as much as this one tries to act like it – and it is the rule of law that prevents him from being so,” Gov. Janet Mills said.

Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.

Sixteen state attorneys general say they may sue if Maine passes a law shielding providers of gender-affirming care and abortion from out-of-state legal action.

Together, local and state leaders are expressing the urgency to care for LGBTQ+ young people in all communities.

The Maine Principals' Association said it won't expose personal information for students to assuage the fight against transgender participation in athletics.

California "respectfully disagrees" with the Trump administration's position, an attorney for the state said.

Rep. Laurel Libby can speak and vote in the Maine House while her lawsuit proceeds.

The lawsuit comes after California officials said they would not comply with the administration's demands.

A Republican legislator attached a trans-exclusionary policy to a spending bill, while a Democratic move may block it.

The former president warned that the nation's move toward equality must be protected in the age of Trump.

"I am ordering local authorities...to not allow the transitioned person to compete in the State Finals," Trump wrote. He doesn't have that power.

These states have taken the step to protect bodily autonomy.

"Today I find that stuff abhorrent," Platner told The Advocate. "And I am sorry that I ever used it.”

Maine's attorney general says the Trump administration is withholding funds crucial for feeding school children and adults with disabilities.