Federal Judge Reinstates Block on Trump’s Transgender Military Ban

Judge Ana Reyes ruled that the revised policy remains discriminatory, giving the administration until March 28 to appeal the decision.

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes reinstated a nationwide injunction on March 26, blocking the Trump administration's transgender military ban from taking effect.
The administration argued the ban targets individuals with gender dysphoria for reasons of military readiness and cost, but the judge rejected this justification as discriminatory.
Reyes criticized the administration's revised guidance, issued March 21, calling it a pretext to enforce the ban and reaffirmed that it violates constitutional rights.
The injunction protects transgender service members and prospective recruits while the administration has until March 28 to appeal to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The policy is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to roll back transgender rights, sparking significant legal challenges and public opposition.