Federal judge will hear last-minute Trump admin request to undo block on trans military ban
The hearing comes as Judge Ana Reyes's injunction was scheduled to take effect.
MARCH 21, 2025
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The hearing comes as Judge Ana Reyes's injunction was scheduled to take effect.
New enlistments for transgender people are stopped, care for existing service members paused and promotions held up, according to the defense secretary’s latest memo.
Judge Ana Reyes rejected the Pentagon policy, saying it was "soaked in animus and dripping with pretext.”
Experts don't see an immediate threat to marriage equality, but they recommend some proactive steps for protection.
"It's a trap," one legal expert told The Advocate.
The policy explicitly bans transgender service members from receiving gender-affirming medical care, including hormone therapy and gender-confirmation surgeries.