Advocacy groups have initiated legal action against President Trump's recent executive order aimed at revising policies surrounding transgender troops, potentially reinstating a ban on their military service. This comes from a legal team experienced in opposing Trump's initial 2017 ban, which was upheld by the Supreme Court before getting rescinded by President Biden. The new order asserts that transgender identities conflict with military standards and readiness. Advocates argue that such policies stem from animus, violating constitutional protections. The Pentagon, meanwhile, has stated it will implement the directives without addressing the pending lawsuits.
Minter emphasized that basing policies on disapproval of particular groups constitutes animus, which makes such laws presumed invalid and unconstitutional.
Advocacy groups highlight that the Pentagon's policies can't be guided by animus against transgender individuals, arguing for the necessity of equal protection.
The new order by Trump not only seeks to ban future transgender service members but poses a significant challenge to the existing personnel in the military.
The Pentagon confirmed it will implement the President's executive orders without comment on the ongoing litigation regarding transgender service policies.
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