‘Lesser-known D-Day’ strikes as Pentagon purges transgender patriots serving in the U.S. military
As of June 6, military commanders must identify anyone who may be trans for a medical evaluation and expulsion from the armed services.
June 6, 2025
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As of June 6, military commanders must identify anyone who may be trans for a medical evaluation and expulsion from the armed services.
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It would be “unprecedented and un-American,” lawyers argued.
She got him to commend the service of three women before revealing that they're transgender.
An attorney for the troops called it “part of the administration’s absurd attempt to purge highly skilled and dedicated service members simply because they are transgender.”
“These are Americans who have served with honor, with distinction, and with unshakable patriotism,” the Delaware Democrat said
Judge Ana Reyes accused Department of Justice attorneys of being unprepared.
These trans folks explain why they're ready to serve like anyone else.
The Democratic lawmakers are asking the Pentagon to respond to simple questions.
It is another win for transgender people who are serving and want to serve in the U.S. armed forces.
Two federal judges have blocked the Pentagon's attempt to kick out trans service members.
“Mr. Secretary, do not implement this ban," the Illinois senator wrote in a letter to Pete Hegseth.
He said the Trump administration is implementing policies in the agency with “the biggest budget, biggest guns” to make it easy to “push around the rest of the government.”
Across centuries of wars, bans, and battles for recognition, trans military members have answered the call. Now they're fighting for their right to do so.
“House Democrats will always stand with the LGBTQ community — including our transgender fellow Americans,” Hakeem Jeffries said.