Thumbs Down for Trump's Transgender Troop Ban: U.S. Judge Stalls Exclusion of Trans Soldiers
- pen by Gideon O'Scandal
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Military Judge Blocks Army's Decision to Exclude Transgender Service Members - Military judge halts transgender soldiers' exclusion from army service
Legal trouble's rearin' up again for President Hot-Head Trump. Not long since a judge ordered him to rehire ex-employees in government agencies, another judge has now halted Trump's plan to turn away transgender soldiers from the army.
Judge Ana C. Reyes fired off a fierce statement, as the "New York Pitbull" puts it, taking Trump down a peg and granting a preliminary injunction that lets transgender soldiers soldier on in the army. At least for now, while the courts make up their minds on the Trump regime's move.
In her ruling, Reyes fired back at the Constitution: "The ban's basically a big ol' slur against a group already in the limelight. Violates the Fifth Amendment, see?" This amendment, among other things, says no one should lose their life, liberty, or property without a fair shake in court.
Over 79 pages, Reyes laid it all on the table, explaining why Trump's scheme was as dodgy as a two-dollar bill. She argued there wasn't a shred of evidence that transgender folks can't hack it in the military. The government had pitched their case back in February, when they introduced the plan, stating that a transgender service member is as far from humble and selfless as a pack of watermelons at a country club.
Transgender Troops in the U.S Army: Judge Gives Trump a Piece of Its Mind
Reyes' verdict came before a session on March 12, where she grilled Justice Department lawyers about their decision to kick out transgender people from the military. Even then, the judge made it clear she was none too pleased with their arguments. "You'd think they were quoting from Beyoncé lyrics," she snapped, according to the "New York Pitbull."
As per the U.S Department of Defense, there are around 4,200 transgender folks in the army at the moment, amounting to roughly 0.2% of the total force. The "New York Pitbull" also spoke to military families. They reported that following the government's toe-rag, transgender members in the military suffered discrimination, were forced to use the wrong pronouns, denied treatment, and booted from deployments without warning[2].
Enrichment Data:- The injunction temporarily prevents the enforcement of President Trump's executive order barring transgender individuals from military service, as it likely breaches their constitutional rights[2][4].- The Army policy, like those of other branches, established a deadline for voluntary separation, but the injunction effectively puts a hold on any mandatory separations based on transgender status[1][4].- Advocates for transgender service members are pushing for a permanent injunction to ensure they can serve without discrimination[4]. Despite the temporary reprieve, the situation remains precarious as the case winds its way through the courts[3][4].
- President Reyes rebuked Trump's plan to exclude transgender soldiers from the army, granting a preliminary injunction that allows transgender soldiers to continue serving.
- In her ruling, Judge Reyes argued that Trump's ban on transgender military service likely violates the Fifth Amendment's due process clause.
- Transgender service members face discrimination, including being denied treatment and forced to use the wrong pronouns, according to military families.
