Overview

• The Trump administration has requested the Supreme Court to allow enforcement of its expanded transgender military ban while legal challenges continue.
• Nationwide injunctions issued by federal judges Benjamin Settle and Ana Reyes currently prevent the ban from taking effect, citing constitutional equal protection violations.
• The Pentagon's policy disqualifies individuals with gender dysphoria or those who have undergone gender transition, with limited waivers available on a case-by-case basis.
• Solicitor General D. John Sauer argues that courts must defer to the military's professional judgment, claiming the policy is essential for military readiness and cohesion.
• Challengers, including thousands of active-duty transgender service members, argue the ban is discriminatory, unsupported by evidence, and causes irreparable harm to careers and reputations.