Supreme Court upholds Trump's ban on transgender military members while appeals continue

npr.orgPublished: 5/6/2025

Summary

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday to uphold President Trump's ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, allowing its enforcement temporarily as an appeals court considers further action. The decision is significant because it extends beyond previous bans by targeting individuals with gender dysphoria, a medical condition, rather than all transgender people. Three justices dissented, arguing that such discrimination violates constitutional rights. This ruling, while allowing the ban to proceed for now, signals potential challenges ahead as the issue continues to evolve in court.