The Trump administration on Thursday called on the Supreme Court to lift the ban on transgender forces in the military as lawsuits continue in lower courts.
In its submission, the Trump administration argued that stalling policies could hinder US military preparations, calling on the Supreme Court to stop lower court rulings from suspending the ban, Fox News It has been reported. The judge asked the plaintiffs in the case to submit their responses by next week. “Shows that you can move the problem quickly.”
“In the absence of a stay, the district court’s universal injunction will continue to be held during further examinations in the 9th Circuit and this Court. – It was a long time for the military to be forced to maintain policies that it deems to military preparation and its national interests.
Published by President Donald Trump Presidential Order On January 27, 2025, transgender forces were banned from enlisting or serving in the military.
The executive order states that service members have long-standing DOD policies.[f]REE of a medical condition or physical defect that is reasonably expected to require excessive time lost from duties for necessary treatment or hospitalization. ”
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Consistent with military missions and years of DOD policy, expressing false “gender identity” from an individual’s gender cannot meet the strict standards required for military service. Beyond the hormonal and surgical medical interventions involved, even in individuals’ lives, adoption of gender identity that contradicts individual sexual conflict with soldiers’ commitment to an honorable, true, and disciplined lifestyle.
Within that provision, the executive order also expressly prohibits men from using or sharing designated sleep, exchanges, or bathing facilities for women.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegses later published Order On February 7, 2025, we suspended the subscription of individuals with a history of gender discomfort and suspended any unplanned, scheduled or planned medical procedures related to affirming or promoting gender transitions among service members.
Follow-up DOD Note On February 26, 2025, we began separating military forces who have not been granted gender discomfort and exemptions for 30 days in military service, have a current diagnosis or history, or have consistent symptoms.
US District Judge Benjamin Settle blocked the case from filing a lawsuit in March while blocking the Trump administration from removing transgender forces from the military. The Trump administration then appealed the ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals in the Ninth Circuit, which refused to stay in the lower court order.
The Trump administration said it believes that transgender military policies “foster important government concerns about military preparation, unit unit unity, good order and discipline, and avoid disproportionate costs.”
“The Justice Department will continue to vehemently defend and continue to defend President Trump’s enforcement actions, including prioritizing military excellence and preparation enforcement orders,” Justice Department officials previously told Fox News Digital.
The Trump administration’s transgender military policy faces multiple legal challenges, including a lawsuit filed in Washington, DC
“In another case, Washington, D.C.-based US district judge Anna Reyes also issued a nationwide injunction blocking Trump ban while the lawsuit progressed. It has been reported.
The defense attorney said there were around 4,200 service members diagnosed with gender discomfort as of December 9, 2024.
Between January 1, 2016 and May 14, 2021, DOD spent approximately $15 million to provide gender-maintaining care (surgical and non-surgical) to 1,892 active service members. Military.com.
However, on February 26th, 2025, the Pentagon Note A review of cost data by the Health Affairs Advisor’s Office shows that between 2015 and 2024, DOD will spend $52 million to provide care to active members to treat gender discomfort. $3,135,593 for hormone therapy. $14,324,739 for surgical care.
