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Maine v. Department of Agriculture

No. 1:25-cv-00131 District · Decided Decided
Court
Federal Court
med
Judge
John A. Woodcock Jr.
Decided
May 2, 2025
Filed
Apr 7, 2025
Judge (CL)
John A. Woodcock Jr.
Filed (CL)
Apr 7, 2025
CL Status
terminated

Case Overview

The state of Maine sued the USDA over the Trump administration's decision to freeze federal funds allocated to Maine to feed children in school based on alleged violations of Title IX.

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Feb 5, 2026

The Application

History

The Trump administration froze federal funds allocated to Maine's school meal program. Maine alleged the freeze violated Title IX's anti-discrimination mandate and constituted arbitrary withholding of congressionally appropriated funds without statutory authority or proper procedure.

The Conclusion

The court issued a decision on the merits. The specific relief granted or denied would be detailed in the court's final order.

Outcome History (4)

  1. Apr 11, 2025 District
    TRO granted Full relief

    Temporary Restraining Order granted.

  2. Apr 16, 2025 District
    TRO granted Full relief

    Joint Motion to Extend Temporary Restraining Order granted.

  3. May 2, 2025 District
    Voluntarily dismissed Settled Final

    Notice of Voluntary Dismissal filed by STATE OF MAINE.

  4. May 7, 2025 District
    Other Neutral

    Order granting Joint Motion to Release Funds in Court Registry.

Federal Court TMR-5d0125dd Federal Funding Freeze May 18, 2026
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