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Denied attempt to ban transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military
A federal judge denied the enforcement of the Trump administration's ban on transgender service members, which was set to take effect on Friday.
Specifics of the ruling
Following this, the Department of Justice filed an appeal to the D.C. Circuit Court.
Judge's ruling
In D.C. District Court, Judge Ana Reyes, appointed by President Joe Biden, denied a request to overturn her order that prohibits the military from denying the potential enlistment of transgender individuals. The judge held a hearing on March 21, during which she requested the Department of Defense to implement a policy delaying the enforcement of the order until March 26.
Arguments of the parties
On March 21, the defendants in the case, which included Trump himself and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, filed a motion to overturn the court's ban on the Pentagon's enforcement of the ban. The filing argued that the policy is not a blanket ban, but is based on the recognition of gender dysphoria—a medical condition—and does not discriminate against transgender individuals as a class.
Judge's intent
Reyes noted that she wishes to provide more Time for the appeals process. She also stated that she had previously allowed sufficient time for appeals against her earlier ruling, which prevented the enforcement of the ban.
Judge's conclusion
Reyes acknowledged that the court's ruling sparked a heated public debate, and as the court anticipated, the Trump administration will challenge the appeal.
Stating that she thanks all service members, the judge said: 'But let us remember that our military grants the opportunity to conduct debates and appeals. Their sacrifices inspire the phrase 'one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.' The court, again, heartfelt thanks to all service members.'
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