Appeals Court Rules Trump Policy Illegally Banned Transgender Troops
A divided federal appeals court panel ruled that a Pentagon policy banning transgender troops from military service violated applicable law. The split decision allows the Trump administration to continue barring transgender people from enlisting while further proceedings address implementation.
foxnews.comA divided federal appeals court panel ruled that a Pentagon policy banning transgender troops from military service violated applicable law.
Judges on the panel issued a split ruling on the matter.
The court reviewed arguments from both sides regarding the policy's compliance with federal law. The decision was split, allowing the Trump administration to continue barring transgender people from enlisting.
Legal challenges followed the implementation of those restrictions.
Further proceedings may address implementation of the ruling.
The decision affects how the policy will be applied going forward.
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