Appeals court strikes down War Department's ban on transgender troops
A federal appeals court ruled on Monday against the Trump administration’s policy of barring transgender troops from the military, finding the policy was arbitrary and implemented with animus.
TL;DR
- A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 against the Trump administration's policy barring transgender troops.
- The court found the policy unlawful, arbitrary, and implemented with animus.
- The ruling applies to current transgender service members who were part of the lawsuit.
- The policy remains in effect for transgender individuals seeking to join the military.
- The dissenting judge argued for judicial deference to executive branch decisions on military composition.
- The Justice Department is expected to appeal the ruling.