Maine Senate Votes to Reject Bill Keeping Trans Athletes Out of Girls' Sports

Maine's Senate voted against a bill that would have kept biologically male trans athletes out of girls' sports, rejecting an effort to maintain a ban on transgender athletes participating in female divisions amid growing conflict over the issue. The rejection comes as resistance from Democrats and other groups continues to build. Several states have already implemented similar restrictions or bans on trans athletes competing in female sports. The outcome is seen as a significant development in the national debate on trans athlete participation in girls' sports.