Supreme Court Allows Trump's Trans Military Ban to Proceed

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration's ban on transgender individuals serving in the military to take effect while litigation continues, overturning lower court injunctions that had blocked the policy on constitutional grounds. The decision, which was opposed by the three liberal justices, permits the Pentagon to discharge transgender service members and deny new enlistments, citing concerns over military effectiveness and readiness. Critics, including advocacy organizations, argue that the policy is discriminatory and not based on evidence regarding military performance, emphasizing that transgender service members meet the same standards as others. The order reverses the previous Biden-era policy that allowed transgender people to serve openly. This is not a final ruling on the ban's constitutionality, as the case will continue to be contested in lower courts. The Supreme Court's move is seen as a temporary but significant victory for the Trump administration.