Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military
The 2-1 ruling says the policy likely reflects animus and keeps protections for current troops while the government can still block new enlistments.

On Monday, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld a ruling blocking the administration of President Donald Trump from removing current transgender service members from the military, while allowing the ban on new recruits to continue.
In January 2025, Trump signed an executive order claiming transgender identity harms military readiness, prompting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to issue a policy disqualifying individuals with gender dysphoria from service.
Judge Robert Wilkins wrote that the policy "appears to be driven by the bare desire to harm" a politically unpopular group, finding it likely violates equal protection guarantees under the Constitution.
The ruling preserves service for approximately 4,200 current transgender troops, upholding a preliminary injunction issued by District Judge Ana Reyes that prevents their discharge while the lawsuit continues.
Shannon Minter, an attorney for the Plaintiff, called the decision "a huge relief for these service members and their families," though he expects the government to seek a stay and appeal to the Supreme Court.

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Judge Robert Wilkins

well, would you look at that.....


On June 4, 2013, President Obama nominated Robert L. Wilkins to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Judge Wilkins currently serves as a district judge for the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, a position he has held since 2011.

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Originally posted by HRK:

On June 4, 2013, President Obama nominated Robert L. Wilkins to the United States Court of Appeals ...

^^ I imagine that largely amounts to a 'lecture' on race, law and history...Delivered by a 'judgemental' Racist/Leftist!

When i took the oath, I have no recollection of the judicial branch being -art of it nor do i EVER recall seeing a judge or legislator as part of the chain of command.

We need to put shackles on these federal judges and limit their term to 2 years.