Some trans military members banned by Trump allowed to continue service under ruling

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 640

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — Transgender military members won a temporary victory against the Trump administration in federal appeals court Monday when two judges ruled a policy banning them from service violated their constitutional right to equal protection under the law.

Judges Judith W. Rogers and Robert L. Wilkins for the U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia upheld a lower court ruling allowing those plaintiffs involved in the case to continue their service. The decision is …

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