D.C. appeals court won't block Trump's trans military ban — just yet
The judges may reconsider if the military takes action against trans service members.
March 31, 2025
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The judges may reconsider if the military takes action against trans service members.
"We are going to continue to show up every single day, put on our uniforms, and do the absolute best that we can to lead troops, our country, and do our jobs,” Second Lt. Nicolas Talbott said.
The department is accusing U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes of bias and misconduct.
Two federal judges have blocked the Pentagon's attempt to kick out trans service members.
Judge Ana Reyes rejected the Pentagon policy, saying it was "soaked in animus and dripping with pretext.”
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes was not having it.
A New Jersey U.S. District Court judge stepped in to block the Pentagon from takinc action against two trans airmen.
"There’s nothing in the record right now that tells me how many complaints there have been with respect to unit cohesion or military readiness with respect to gender dysphoria,” U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes told a Justice Department attorney.
Judge Ana Reyes accused Department of Justice attorneys of being unprepared.