Newsworthy News - Federal judges have temporarily halted the Trump administration’s attempt to dismiss transgender service members from the U.S. military, setting the stage for a protracted legal battle over military readiness and constitutional rights.
- U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Defense from implementing a policy to remove transgender service members.
- A separate ruling by Judge Christine O’Hearn specifically protects two Air Force members, Master Sgt. Logan Ireland and Staff Sgt. Nicholas Bear Bade, from dismissal.
- The Pentagon had begun implementing President Trump’s executive order with policy memos labeling gender dysphoria as “incompatible” with military service.
- The Department of Defense estimates 4,240 active duty service members have gender dysphoria, while independent research suggests the number of transgender troops may be around 14,700.
- A 2016 RAND Corp. study found no negative impact from allowing transgender individuals to serve in the military.
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