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Pentagon Begins Removing Transgender Troops Following Supreme Court Ruling

The Trump administration enforces a reinstated transgender military ban, with up to 1,000 troops facing immediate separation and new deadlines for voluntary departures.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a meeting with Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer and Peru's Minister of Defense Walter Astudillo at the Pentagon, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Washington.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth listens during a meeting with Peru's Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer and Peru's Minister of Defense Walter Astudillo at the Pentagon, Monday, May 5, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration's transgender military ban to take temporary effect while legal challenges continue.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a directive to begin separating transgender service members, with immediate action for up to 1,000 troops already identified.
  • Active-duty transgender troops have until June 6, and reserve troops until July 7, to voluntarily separate before involuntary discharges commence.
  • The policy classifies gender dysphoria as a disqualifying medical condition, barring affected individuals from serving or enlisting in the military.
  • LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, including GLAD Law, have condemned the policy and are pursuing legal challenges, citing violations of equal protection rights.