Maine trans athlete battle: Laurel Libby’s censure battle goes to federal court

Maine state representative Laurel Libby’s lawsuit over her censure by the state legislature is being heard in federal court by Judge Melissa DuBose. Libby, who was censured for identifying a trans athlete in a social media post, claims the censure violates her First Amendment rights. The case has drawn attention due to Maine’s refusal to comply with President Trump’s executive order on trans athletes and has resulted in federal funding being paused for the state.

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