DOJ Files Misconduct Complaint Against Judge Reyes in Transgender Military Case

The Justice Department has filed a complaint against Judge Ana C. Reyes, appointed by President Biden, accusing her of 'hostile and egregious misconduct' during hearings on President Trump's executive order that bans transgender individuals from military service. The complaint highlights Reyes's inappropriate questioning of a DOJ attorney regarding his religious beliefs, which included asking what Jesus would say about denying access to homeless shelters for transgender individuals. Reyes also expressed skepticism about the military's stance on pronoun usage, asserting that it should not affect troop readiness. DOJ Chief of Staff Chad Mizelle called for an investigation into Reyes's conduct, emphasizing the need for dignity and impartiality in judicial proceedings. The controversy arises as transgender service members challenge the legality of the executive order under the Equal Protection Clause. Reyes's alleged bias and disrespect towards DOJ attorneys have raised concerns about the integrity of the judicial process in this high-profile case.