US EditionUp to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order
- On Thursday, the Defense Department announced it would promptly start separating up to a thousand transgender service members who have openly disclosed their gender identity, while also allowing others a 30-day period to self-report under the new order.
- This action follows the Supreme Court's Tuesday decision that allows the current administration to proceed with restrictions on transgender service members in the military despite ongoing lawsuits.
- The department will also give other transgender troops 30 days to self-identify and will review medical records to find service members who have not disclosed their status.
- As of December 9, 2024, there are 4,240 military personnel across active duty, National Guard, and Reserve components who have been identified as experiencing gender dysphoria, out of approximately 2.1 million service members in total.
- The directive signals enforcement of the ban that officials say reflects medical and readiness concerns, while lawsuits and legal challenges continue.
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With Injunction Lifted, Pentagon Set to Remove Trans Service Members From Military
Days after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Pentagon’s ban on transgender-identifying service members, the Department of Defense will immediately begin moving as many as 1,000 people diagnosed with gender dysphoria out of the military. Others will have 30 days to self-identify under a new directive issued Thursday. The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of the Trump administration’s ban on transgender military service on Tuesday. The high c…
'No more dudes in dresses:' Hegseth moves to separate service members with gender dysphoria after court ruling
(The Center Square) – The Pentagon moved ahead with plans Thursday to begin the voluntary separation process for about 1,000 service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria after a Supreme Court ruling earlier this week.
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