Another federal judge protects transgender Air Force members from adverse government action
A New Jersey U.S. District Court judge stepped in to block the Pentagon from takinc action against two trans airmen.
March 24, 2025
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A New Jersey U.S. District Court judge stepped in to block the Pentagon from takinc action against two trans airmen.
The Department of Justice has until Tuesday morning to assure Judge Ana Reyes that trans troops aren't being professionally impacted.
The hearing comes as Judge Ana Reyes's injunction was scheduled to take effect.
Judge Ana Reyes rejected the Pentagon policy, saying it was "soaked in animus and dripping with pretext.”
"It's a trap," one legal expert told The Advocate.
The policy explicitly bans transgender service members from receiving gender-affirming medical care, including hormone therapy and gender-confirmation surgeries.
New enlistments for transgender people are stopped, care for existing service members paused and promotions held up, according to the defense secretary’s latest memo.
Experts don't see an immediate threat to marriage equality, but they recommend some proactive steps for protection.