Judge Ana Reyes is questioning the legitimacy of the Pentagon's ban on transgender military service members during a court session. The case was brought by a transgender army lieutenant and others, claiming the ban violates the Due Process clause of the Fifth Amendment. Reyes criticized the government's misrepresentation of scientific data regarding gender dysphoria and asked difficult questions about the lack of similar historical disqualifications in military policy. Although no ruling was made, Reyes' previous stance against discriminatory policies suggests a challenge to the ban is likely.
"The question in this case is whether the military under the equal protection rights afforded to every American under the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment, if the military...can do that and targeting a specific medical issue that impacts a specific group that the administration disfavors."
Judge Reyes highlighted that the policy is predicated on flawed interpretations of gender dysphoria, criticizing the DOJ for misrepresenting scientific research.
Judge Reyes further pressed the DOJ for examples of other medical disqualifications historically targeted at specific groups, questioning the fairness of the current ban.
In her previous rulings, Reyes has shown a clear opposition to policies that discriminate against transgender individuals, hinting at a potential challenge to this new ban.
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