Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Military's Transgender Ban The Trump administration has filed a petition with the Supreme Court to reinstate its ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, setting up a contentious battle over the policy's constitutionality.
At stake are not only the careers of thousands of transgender service members but also the principles of equality and inclusivity that have long guided American society.
History of the Transgender Ban: Key Events The controversy surrounding the ban began in 2017 when President Trump tweeted that transgender individuals would no longer be allowed to serve in the military.