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Judge Halts Trump's Transgender Military Ban, Demands Reinstatement

3/21/2025

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A federal judge, Ana Reyes, has put a halt to Donald Trump's ban on transgender service members in the military, calling out the administration for its lack of evidence and transparency. In a heated hearing, she accused Justice Department lawyers of gaslighting and demanded the immediate reinstatement of those affected, highlighting the unjust nature of the ban.

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A federal judge, Ana Reyes, has put a halt to Donald Trump's ban on transgender service members in the military, calling out the administration for its lack of evidence and transparency. In a heated hearing, she accused Justice Department lawyers of gaslighting and demanded the immediate reinstatement of those affected, highlighting the unjust nature of the ban.