Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Trump Administration's Transgender Military Service Ban
A federal appeals court upheld President Trump's ban on transgender military service, reversing a lower court's block and allowing the policy to proceed, citing readiness and cost concerns.
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Overview
A federal appeals court recently upheld President Trump's ban on transgender military service, reversing a lower court's decision that had previously blocked the policy from taking effect.
The ruling allows the Trump administration to resume discharging transgender service members, reinstating Secretary Pete Hegseth's policy which prohibits individuals with gender dysphoria from military service.
The court emphasized that the Pentagon's policy is likely constitutional, citing concerns over military readiness, unit cohesion, and cost control, and dismissed claims of animus behind the ban.
The policy, based on studies showing high nondeployability and psychiatric issues, includes limited waivers and mandates adherence to birth sex uniform standards during separation hearings.
The decision was made by Trump-appointed judges who criticized Judge Reyes for not deferring to military judgment, while GLAD Law and the National Center for LGBTQ Rights continue to challenge the policy.
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