Trump urges Supreme Court to allow transgender military ban enforcement

The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to allow its ban on transgender individuals serving in the military to take effect while ongoing legal challenges proceed. The administration argues the policy is necessary for military readiness, unit cohesion, and cost management, and seeks to disqualify individuals with gender dysphoria or those who have undergone related medical interventions. However, federal judges have blocked the ban, citing concerns about its legality and lack of individualized assessments for service eligibility. During appeals, judges expressed skepticism about the administration's rationale, challenging the absence of concrete evidence linking transgender service members to reduced military effectiveness, and questioned whether the policy unfairly targets a group without sufficient justification. The administration maintains the policy falls within presidential authority, but critics argue it discriminates without scientific support. The legal battle continues as courts weigh the balance between military discretion and constitutional rights.