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Free Speech Under Fire in Maine Statehouse
The U.S. Department of Justice and former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi are stepping in to support Maine State Rep. Laurel Libby, a Republican lawmaker who was stripped of her voting and speaking rights in February. Her offense? Calling out the injustice of a biological male winning a girls’ pole vault competition—and daring to say so publicly.
Censured for Telling the Truth
Libby’s punishment came after she shared a social media post naming a transgender athlete who had just dominated a high school girls’ sporting event. Democrats in Maine’s legislature immediately voted to censure her, effectively silencing her voice and nullifying her district’s representation.
Now, Rep. Libby is taking the fight to the Supreme Court after two lower courts failed to uphold her rights. With the Department of Justice filing an amicus brief in her support, this case could set a powerful precedent in the national battle over fairness in women’s sports.
Pam Bondi: “We Will Not Be Bullied Into Silence”
Bondi, now working alongside the DOJ on a broader legal challenge to Maine’s policies, did not mince words.
“We are proud to stand with Rep. Libby as she fights back against radical gender ideology. Defending girls’ sports is common sense—and silencing elected officials for telling the truth is a threat to our democracy,” Bondi told Fox News Digital.
Equal Protection? Not in Maine
The DOJ brief argues the Maine legislature violated the Equal Protection Clause by punishing Libby over a constitutionally protected action. They also point out that lawmakers offered to reinstate her rights—if she apologized.
“That’s not justice,” said DOJ Civil Rights Chief Harmeet Dhillon. “That’s coercion.”
Radical Gender Agenda vs. Women’s Rights
Rep. Libby has made it clear: she won’t apologize for defending girls. She also notes that the transgender athlete had already been mentioned by local media before her post.
Democrat leaders, including House Speaker Ryan Fecteau and Attorney General Aaron Frey, argue Libby violated “decorum.” But critics say this is political censorship—pure and simple.
Public Opinion Strongly Favors Libby’s Stance
A recent survey by the American Parents Coalition revealed strong support for Libby’s position:
- 63% of Maine voters say school sports should be based on biological sex.
- 66% believe it’s only fair to keep women’s sports for biological females.
- Even among independents and parents of school-aged children, the majority agree.
President Trump’s Policies in Jeopardy
This fight is also about federal policy. President Trump’s “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports” initiative has been fiercely opposed by Maine Democrats, led by Governor Janet Mills. The DOJ and Bondi are now suing the state directly over its refusal to enforce that order. Libby stood proudly with Bondi at the press conference announcing the lawsuit.
A National Flashpoint for Free Speech and Parental Rights
Libby’s case is becoming a rallying cry for conservatives who believe that fairness, biology, and freedom of speech should never be negotiable. For older Americans especially, the idea that a state can strip a duly-elected lawmaker of her rights simply for standing up for girls strikes at the very heart of American values.
Conclusion: The Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher
As the legal battle unfolds, one thing is clear—this isn’t just about one lawmaker in Maine. It’s about the freedom to speak the truth, the right to represent your voters, and the fight to preserve fairness for our daughters and granddaughters in the face of a radical agenda.
