Split appeals court says military transgender ban is unconstitutional

In a divided ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit declared that the military's ban on transgender individuals serving openly was unconstitutional. The decision hinges on evidence of bias behind the ban, which was initially enforced by War Secretary Pete Hegseth. The court's split decision means that a preliminary injunction remains in place, preventing the Pentagon from barring transgender-identifying individuals from joining the military. This ruling could have significant implications for military policy and the rights of transgender service members.