Trump administration asks Supreme Court for permission to enforce transgender military ban

The Trump administration is seeking the Supreme Court’s approval to implement a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military, following a federal judge’s initial nationwide block of the ban pending further legal proceedings. U.S. District Judge Benjamin Settle previously expressed concerns over the rights of transgender service members affected by the ban, highlighting potential violations of their Equal Protection, Due Process, and First Amendment rights. The administration has repeatedly appealed to the Supreme Court after facing setbacks in lower court cases. Solicitor General John Sauer argued that the executive branch should have authority over military service eligibility and that a prolonged halt on the ban would be detrimental to military readiness. Despite recent rulings upholding the block on the ban, the issue remains unresolved. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the matter, with a response deadline set for next week.