In a significant rollback of rights for transgender service members, the Pentagon has reinstated its ban on gender-affirming health care following a brief reinstatement under court order. The decision, led by the acting Assistant Secretary of Defense, comes amid ongoing legal battles and despite a federal preliminary injunction supporting the provision of necessary medical treatments. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's public statements have also intensified this contentious issue, as the military moves to discharge those who do not resign by the upcoming deadline.
The Pentagon has once again halted all gender-affirming health care for trans service members, just weeks after briefly reinstating it under court order.
The U.S. Supreme Court stayed the injunction and ruled that the Trump administration could proceed with its ban on transgender service members.
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