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Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Approval for Transgender Military Ban

The Justice Department has filed an emergency appeal to lift nationwide injunctions blocking the policy, with challengers required to respond by May 1.

FILE - The Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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A person walks past the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 21, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

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.