Supreme Court ruling on transgender military ban

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
The Supreme Court allowed President Trump's ban on transgender people serving in the military to go into effect, despite opposition from liberal justices and advocacy groups.

Key Points

  • Supreme Court allowed Trump administration to implement ban
  • Policy disqualifies individuals with gender dysphoria or who have undergone medical interventions
  • Challengers argue policy violates Constitution
  • Policy based on Defense Department's judgment
  • Biden had rolled back Trump's earlier restrictions

Pros

  • Implementation of policy based on Defense Department's judgment

Cons

  • Devastating blow to transgender service members
  • Policy viewed as based on prejudice rather than military readiness
  • Violation of Constitution's 14th Amendment according to challengers