Republicans Attempt to Hijack Defense Bill With Anti-Transgender Amendments
Far-right lawmakers want to use the bill to target access to abortion, gender-affirming care, and more in the military.
July 13, 2023
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Marco Rubio, Jim Banks Introduce Bills for New Transgender Military Ban
The Senate bill, called the Ensuring Military Readiness Act, would bar service for anyone who had transitioned anytime in the past 36 months before service.
February 16, 2023
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
Pentagon Issues Policies for Open Service by Transgender Troops
The policies implement President Biden's executive order lifting the ban put in place by his predecessor.
March 31, 2021
American Medical Assoc.: No Valid Reason to Ban Trans Troops
The American Medical Association excoriates Trump's ban.
April 5, 2018
U.S. Army orders systematic erasure of transgender troops’ gender identity
Commanders have been ordered to review service records and make changes to reflect a service member's birth sex.
May 22, 2025
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.
May 12, 2025
Top Enlisted Sailor Says He's Honored to Serve With Transgender Troops
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven Giordano expressed his support for transgender service members.
May 5, 2018
New Pentagon memo dictates how transgender troops must look to defend their service
“This administration is desperate to distract from the reality that these service members have impeccable records and that there is no reason whatsoever to separate them from military service,” attorney Shannon Minter told The Advocate.
November 3, 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
Transgender troops ask federal judge for temporary restraining order against Trump administration
The Department of Justice has until Tuesday morning to assure Judge Ana Reyes that trans troops aren't being professionally impacted.
March 24, 2025
BREAKING: Pentagon's waiver for transgender troops forces them to deny their identities, court filing shows
The policy explicitly bans transgender service members from receiving gender-affirming medical care, including hormone therapy and gender-confirmation surgeries.
March 5, 2025
Outrage after Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon tries to quietly move to kick out transgender troops
The Trump administration directive looking to discharge trans service members was tucked away in a court filing.
February 28, 2025
New Republican House bill bans transgender troops & seeks to strip trans vets of security clearances
Alabama GOP Rep. Barry Moore wants to enshrine discrimination against transgender people into federal law.
May 15, 2025
Trump Admin Ready to Implement Trans Military Ban
But lawyers for transgender troops say one block remains.
March 9, 2019
Little to Encourage LGBT Americans in GOP Debates
The night included slams at Rosie O'Donnell, transgender troops, and a 'rogue' Supreme Court.
August 7, 2015
Amid Legal Chaos, New Trans Military Policy Expected Wednesday
But will the administration keep in mind that courts have taken a dim view of banning transgender troops?
February 20, 2018
Meet the Trans Service Members Attending MTV's VMAs
These transgender troops will be the real stars walking the red carpet at tonight's televised awards ceremony.
August 27, 2017
Army Makes Positive Move for Trans Troops
A new Army policy makes it more difficult to discharge transgender troops, but will other service branches follow?
March 9, 2015
GOP Sen. Wonders: Which Bathroom for Trans Troops?
Conservative Republican Senator Jim Inhofe expressed confusion about which bathroom transgender troops would use once the ban is lifted against transgender Americans serving openly in the military.
July 24, 2015
Enlistment of Trans Troops Delayed for Six Months
Secretary of Defense James Mattis says the delay will allow more time to study how transgender troops will affect military readiness.
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June 30, 2017