Divided appeals court rules transgender military ban is unconstitutional
Summary
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump’s policy banning transgender people from military service is likely unconstitutional. The court blocked removing transgender troops already serving but allowed restrictions on new transgender recruits.Key Facts
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled 2-1 against the Trump administration’s transgender military ban.
- The policy was introduced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Trump in 2025.
- The court said the ban was based partly on bias against transgender people, violating equal protection under the Constitution.
- Judges Rogers and Wilkins agreed to keep a block on removing transgender soldiers who are currently active-duty.
- The court allowed restrictions on new transgender recruits who want to join the military.
- The lawsuit was filed by transgender active-duty members and individuals seeking to enlist.
- A district judge had earlier blocked the policy, calling it unconstitutional.
- The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to keep enforcing the policy during ongoing legal cases.
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