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Trans troops can keep serving after appeals court blocks Hegseth's discriminatory ban
- A federal appeals court blocked the Trump policy banning transgender service members, allowing some to keep serving while the case proceeds.
- The ruling was a preliminary injunction in Talbott et al v. Trump, signaling the case will continue in court.
- Judges Rogers and Wilkins will hear further arguments as the military policy fight unfolds in higher courts.
- Advocates say the decision recognizes the capability and service of transgender troops, though broader protections remain uncertain.
- The government may seek an emergency stay, and the broader impact on transgender service members is still under review.
- The decision cites equal protection concerns and possible animus behind the Hegseth policy.
- The ruling involves eight plaintiffs initially, with the number expanding as the case progressed.
- SPARTA Pride and GLAD Law called the ruling an important relief for named plaintiffs.
- The case may set legal precedent as courts consider future challenges to transgender military service bans.
- The ruling comes amid ongoing nationwide debate over military policies on transgender personnel.
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