The U.S. Supreme Court has given the green light for the Trump administration’s ban on transgender individuals serving in the military to take effect, setting aside a lower court’s previous block on the policy—though without making a final ruling on whether the ban itself is legal.
This move is considered a win for former President Trump, whose policy prevents transgender people from serving openly in the armed forces. Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson dissented from the decision, voicing their concerns over the impact on equality and rights.
Supporters of the ban argue it’s about strengthening military readiness and unit cohesion, while critics say it’s a clear case of discrimination. The legal fight isn’t over yet, though—this case, known as Shilling v. United States, is still making its way through the courts, and broader questions about its constitutionality remain unresolved.