Decorated pilot's lawyers urge Supreme Court to uphold block on Trump’s trans military ban
Attorneys argue the ban “fails under any level of review,” citing a “shocking proposition that transgender people do not exist.”
May 2, 2025
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Federal appeals court upholds block on Trump's trans military ban
It is another win for transgender people who are serving and want to serve in the U.S. armed forces.
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D.C. appeals court won't block Trump's trans military ban — just yet
The judges may reconsider if the military takes action against trans service members.
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Federal judge forces Trump administration to disclose all plans to implement trans military ban
The judge directed the federal government to notify both the court and plaintiffs if the Department of Defense issues any policy or guidance enforcing the challenged executive orders impacting transgender service members.
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Legal team tells D.C. appeals court Hegseth’s words show Trump’s trans military ban is about hate, not policy
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‘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
DOJ hedges on Trump's anti-trans views while defending military ban in federal appeals court
"The executive order is irrelevant," Deputy Associate Attorney General Abhishek Kambli said when asked about President Donald Trump's disparaging language toward transgender people.
October 20, 2025
Trans service members have always been part of U.S. history
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.
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Pentagon orders immediate stop to gender-affirming care for transgender troops
The Department of Defense will no longer provide medical care for trans service members.
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Trump administration admits to judge it doesn’t know how many troops are trans—or why it’s banning them
“The Department of Defense does not track service members or applicants by gender identity,” DOJ lawyers told a judge in a Saturday filing.
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March 1, 2025
Chuck Schumer & Hakeem Jeffries commit to defending trans rights at star-studded Pride gala
“House Democrats will always stand with the LGBTQ community — including our transgender fellow Americans,” Hakeem Jeffries said.
June 5, 2025
Pentagon begins mass removal of transgender troops
A May 15 Department of Defense memo orders commanders to review medical records of troops suspected to be trans.
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May 15, 2025
Sarah McBride defends transgender troops on House floor as Pentagon expels ‘committed patriots’
“These are Americans who have served with honor, with distinction, and with unshakable patriotism,” the Delaware Democrat said
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July 21, 2025
Trump ally Michael Flynn submits ‘extreme’ legal brief brimming with bigotry in trans military case
He wrote that coupling transgender people "with ready access to fully automatic firearms and other powerful weapons might not be the best of ideas."
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Combat vet Tammy Duckworth leads Democrats’ final plea to stop Pentagon purge as trans military ban begins
“Mr. Secretary, do not implement this ban," the Illinois senator wrote in a letter to Pete Hegseth.
June 5, 2025
BREAKING: Trump Justice Department asks Supreme Court to reinstate trans military ban blocked by courts
The Department of Justice is asking the court to set aside a lower court’s block on the anti-trans policy.
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April 24, 2025
HRC & Lambda Legal announce lawsuit to block Trump’s renewed moves to ban transgender military service
Trump's new executive order is discriminatory, unconstitutional, and harmful to military readiness, the organizations say.
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Appeals court denies Trump DOJ’s request to halt injunction on trans military ban — for now
Two federal appeals courts are considering whether to allow the ban to proceed until the case is resolved.
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Another judge blocks the Pentagon from implementing Trump's transgender military ban
Donald Trump's Department of Justice has had a difficult few days in court as the administration continues to try to ban transgender people from military service.
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Hegseth attacks transgender service members in speech: 'No more dudes in dresses. We're done with that s**t'
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sparks outrage by denigrating transgender military members, saying the armed forces are "leaving wokeness behind."
May 7, 2025
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to enforce transgender military ban
The ruling, which only lifts a preliminary injunction, is counter to what all lower courts have said about the issue.
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May 6, 2025