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.
Two federal appeals courts are considering whether to allow the ban to proceed until the case is resolved.
Two federal judges have blocked the Pentagon's attempt to kick out trans service members.
The judge directed the federal government to notify both the court and plaintiffs if the Department of Defense issues any policy or guidance enforcing the challenged executive orders impacting transgender service members.
Donald Trump's Department of Justice has had a difficult few days in court as the administration continues to try to ban transgender people from military service.
“The Department of Defense does not track service members or applicants by gender identity,” DOJ lawyers told a judge in a Saturday filing.
Trump's new executive order is discriminatory, unconstitutional, and harmful to military readiness, the organizations say.
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.