A federal judge has temporarily blocked Donald Trump's military ban on transgender service members, bringing relief to many in the armed forces. Major Erica Vandal and Lt. Nicolas Talbott praised this injunction as a significant step forward. The judge, Ana Reyes, found the ban likely violates federal protection laws, characterizing its language as demeaning and unfounded. The ruling will pause the enforcement of the ban, which would have disqualified many transgender individuals from serving, while the case undergoes further review. Lawyers for LGBTQ+ rights affirm the ruling as lacking justification from the government.
The injunction will temporarily halt the enforcement of the ban, ensuring protection for transgender officers and recruits pending a final review.
Major Vandal noted, '[I feel] gifted knowing that I'll be able to continue to provide for my wife and two children while continuing my career and life-long passion as a field artillery officer.'
Human rights groups praised the ruling as a 'clear-eyed assessment' of the government's unjustified move against transgender service members.
Judge Ana Reyes characterized the ban's language as 'unabashedly demeaning,' emphasizing that transgender individuals are not inherently unfit for military service.
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