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.
March 31, 2025
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What you need to know about Donald Trump's attempt to ban transgender people from the military
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Elizabeth Warren Tells The Advocate: We Can Defeat Brett Kavanaugh
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Trump's DOJ struggles defending trans military ban during D.C. appeals court hearing
The 3-judge panel appeared skeptical of the reasoning behind the government’s arguments.
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