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Trump administration to refer Maine to DoJ over transgender participation in sports

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The U.S. Education Department says Maine violated antidiscrimination laws by allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports.

The investigation followed a public disagreement between Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills and President Donald Trump .

Trump has said the state risks losing federal funding if it does not come into compliance.

Maine Republicans have put pressure on state Democrats to resolve investigations.