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transgender-service-members
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usatoday.compolitics9 days ago
Court Hears Challenge to Air Force Cancellation of 17 Transgender Veterans' Early Retirements
Seventeen plaintiffs argue the Air Force unlawfully withdrew approved retirements after the January 2025 executive order. The U.S. Court of Federal Claims heard arguments Tuesday on a government motion to dismiss. The case centers on jurisdiction over military pay and benefits cl…
nbcnews.compolitics46 days ago
Appeals court allows current transgender service members to stay but permits blocking new enlistments
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that active-duty transgender service members can remain in the military while the armed services may continue to block new enlistments. The split decision narrows a lower-court injunction and is expected to face further government challenge.