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Transgender military members fight to continue serving despite Trump’s ban

Transgender military members fight to continue serving despite Trump’s ban

Summary

Thousands of transgender military members might have to leave the U.S. military because of a new rule from the Trump administration. The military offers them two choices: leave on their own with some benefits or be forced out. Some of these members are challenging this rule in court.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration is stopping transgender people from serving in the U.S. military.
  • This decision could affect thousands of transgender troops.
  • The Pentagon, which is the headquarters of the U.S. military, is giving transgender troops two options: leave voluntarily with extra benefits, or be removed.
  • Some transgender military members are going to court to fight this decision.
  • Dan Ming from Evident Media has talked to some of these military members about their legal challenge.

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