Transgender Military Members Sue Trump, Hegseth Over Trans Ban
Several transgender members of the military are suing the Trump administration over a ban on transgender service members.
The federal lawsuit was filed by two LGBTQ+ activist organizations on behalf of six active transgender service members and two others who wish to enlist. They argued that the transgender ban violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution.
“This ban betrays fundamental American values of equal opportunity and judging people on their merit,” said Jennifer Levi, the transgender and queer rights senior director for GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders.
“It slams the door on qualified patriots who meet every standard and want nothing more than to serve their country, simply to appease a political agenda,” she added. “That’s not just un-American; it makes our country weaker by pushing away talented service members who put their lives on the line every day for our nation.” . . .
President Donald Trump ordered the ban on transgender military members on Monday. He first issued the ban in his previous term, but it was rescinded by an order from former President Joe Biden in 2021. (Read more from “Transgender Military Members Sue Trump, Hegseth Over Trans Ban” HERE)
