The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to reinstate a military ban on transgender service members, escalating a legal battle that had previously been halted by a lower court. The move seeks to determine the constitutionality of the policy and overturn a ruling that temporarily blocked its enforcement. Legal experts anticipate the case could set a major precedent on LGBTQ+ rights and military service. The Supreme Court’s decision may clarify whether federal courts or the Pentagon holds authority over such restrictions.
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow the Pentagon to enforce a ban on transgender troops serving in the military, rocketing the issue up to the high court for a second time. The petition asks the justices to weigh whether the ban is constitutional and reverse an appeals court decision that blocked...
