EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A federal appeals court ruled portions of the Trump transgender military ban violate the Constitution, while keeping new enlistee freezes active.
A federal appeals court ruled Monday that portions of the Trump administration’s policy barring transgender individuals from military service violate the Constitution.
The three-judge panel issued a 2-1 decision finding that key elements of the ban lack legal justification and appear motivated by animus toward a politically disfavored group. The ruling addresses policies implemented by the Defense Department that restrict service members and applicants based on gender identity.
What the Court Found