The United States military has announced a ban on transgender people from enlisting and receiving gender affirmation procedures for active service members. The memo, filed in court by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to roll back protections for transgender individuals. The administration cites “military readiness” and opposition to “radical gender ideology” as reasons for the ban, while critics argue it promotes discrimination and forces transgender service members to live in secrecy.
Research shows that while there is broad public support for transgender soldiers, approval has declined in recent years, particularly among Republicans. Trump has consistently targeted transgender individuals during his time in office, signing executive orders restricting their rights in the military and in sports. Civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit against Trump’s ban on behalf of transgender service members, highlighting the impact on experienced personnel in the armed forces.
The campaign to restrict transgender rights is not limited to the military, as evidenced by Trump’s order threatening to withhold funding from schools allowing transgender women in sports. In Utah, a bill was passed banning transgender college students from dorms consistent with their gender identity. Lawmakers defended the bill by suggesting that not fitting in was the individual’s fault. Overall, the ongoing efforts to limit transgender rights raise concerns about discrimination and exclusion within various sectors of society.
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