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Pam Bondi: “They both found violations, and in March, Maine refused to…”

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Press Conference on DOJ Lawsuit Against Maine Department of Education Over Title IX Violations

Published April 16, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:38

Her response? We'll see you in court. Well, we still didn't sue. HHS and the Department of Ed opened investigations in an attempt to get them to comply. They both found violations, and in March, Maine refused to comply. I want to read you this letter. This is from the main Attorney General to the Department of Education. We will not sign the resolution agreement. (03:38–03:49)

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