The Trump administration sued Maine on Wednesday, escalating its conflict with the state for refusing to ban transgender athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports. The lawsuit alleges that Maine is violating Title IX,

The lawsuit alleges the state is violating Title IX and follows an attempt to cut all federal education funding for Maine's public schools.

The lawsuit is the latest in a clash between Trump and Maine Gov. Janet Mills, who told the president earlier this year: “We’ll see you in court.”