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Maine Rep. Laurel Libby Sues House Speaker Ryan Fecteau Over Censure for Violating First Amendment Rights

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 04:22 PM

Maine State Representative Laurel Libby has filed a federal lawsuit against Speaker of the House Ryan Fecteau and the Democrat-controlled state legislature. The lawsuit alleges that Libby was censured and stripped of her voting rights in retaliation for her criticism of the state's policy on transgender students in athletics, specifically regarding a social media post about a biological male winning a girls' pole vault championship. Libby claims this action violates her First Amendment rights and silences her ability to represent her constituents. The lawsuit follows a censure that Libby describes as an attack on free speech, as she argues that her post was constitutionally protected. The case has drawn attention due to the unusual circumstance of every judge in the Maine federal district recusing themselves from the matter, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. Libby's legal action highlights ongoing tensions surrounding transgender policies in sports and the implications for lawmakers who voice dissenting opinions.

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MAINE REP WHO WAS CENSURED FOR POSTING ABOUT TRANSGENDER ATHLETE SUES HOUSE SPEAKER (The Daily Signal) When a lawmaker in Maine posted a photo of a male high school athlete winning a girls pole vault state championship, her House colleagues silenced her. Now, she’s taking legal… https://t.co/Nguc0FK09B