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A Maine ballot initiative to restrict transgender students’ sports participation has been scrapped after a petition drive fell short—over 12,000 signatures were deemed invalid. Secretary of State Shenna Bellows stressed the importance of petition integrity, and the group behind the effort, Protect Girls Sports in Maine, now has ten days to appeal. While this is a major setback for proponents of such restrictions, the fight isn’t over—they may try again. The issue remains part of a broader national debate, with similar laws already enacted in 19 states on bathrooms and over 30 on sports, though many face legal challenges. Opponents are celebrating the ruling, calling it proof the petitioners didn’t follow the rules.

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