A federal appeals court panel ruled on June 1, 2026, that the Trump administration's policy of expelling active-duty troops based on their transgender status is unconstitutional. However, the court upheld the administration's ability to enforce a ban on new recruits who are transgender. This decision represents a partial victory for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has faced legal challenges regarding the policy since it was implemented last year.
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Appeals Court Rules Against Ban on Active Transgender Troops
On June 1, 2026, a federal appeals court ruled that the expulsion of active-duty transgender troops by the Trump administration is unconstitutional, while allowing a ban on new transgender recruits to remain in effect. The ruling is a mixed outcome for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has been involved in legal battles over the policy.
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Appeals court rules Hegseth illegally banned active transgender troops, but can bar new recruits
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Appeals Court Rules Against Ban on Active Transgender Troops
