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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow military’s transgender ban

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow military’s transgender ban

Summary

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to permit the military to enforce a ban on transgender people serving as troops. This move asks the court to decide if the ban is allowed under the Constitution and to overturn a lower court’s decision that stopped the ban.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to allow a ban on transgender military service.
  • This is the second time the issue is being taken to the Supreme Court.
  • The Pentagon seeks to enforce the ban despite an appeals court blocking it.
  • The question is whether the ban is constitutional or not.
  • The ban would prevent transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military.
  • Lower courts have previously ruled against allowing the ban to be enforced.
  • The Supreme Court’s decision will affect transgender people’s rights to serve in the armed forces.
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