On March 18, 2025, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued an injunction blocking the Trump administration’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military. The ruling states that the ban likely violates equal protection rights under the Constitution.
The Trump administration’s order aimed to reverse policies from the Biden era, which allowed transgender individuals to serve openly. Plaintiffs, including active and aspiring transgender service members, argued that the ban was discriminatory and unsupported by military research.
Judge Reyes emphasized that many transgender troops have risked their lives and deserve equal rights. The decision is part of ongoing legal battles over transgender rights in the U.S. The Pentagon has not yet commented, and the government may appeal the ruling.
