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California Bill Aims to Upgrade Trans Vet Discharges Post Ruling

7/3/2026

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Assemblymember Chris Ward introduced California Assembly Bill 1775, which would upgrade discharges and fund grants for transgender veterans forced out by President Donald Trump’s 2025 ban, though the budget lacks funding.
Navy sailor Chase Humes, a transgender man, received an honorable discharge after voluntarily leaving under the ban.
A federal appeals court ruled President Donald Trump’s 2025 ban is unconstitutional, letting 28 plaintiffs stay in service while the case proceeds.

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Assemblymember Chris Ward introduced California Assembly Bill 1775, which would upgrade discharges and fund grants for transgender veterans forced out by President Donald Trump’s 2025 ban, though the budget lacks funding.
Navy sailor Chase Humes, a transgender man, received an honorable discharge after voluntarily leaving under the ban.
A federal appeals court ruled President Donald Trump’s 2025 ban is unconstitutional, letting 28 plaintiffs stay in service while the case proceeds.