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Live updates: Appeals court rules Trump policy illegally banned transgender troops from military

A three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit upheld a ruling that Trump’s transgender troop ban likely violates constitutional rights.
The injunction is narrowed to apply to plaintiffs currently serving, not those seeking to join the military.
The ruling reinforces the ongoing legal fight over the Pentagon's transgender policies amid a broader political debate.
Experts say the decision affects current service members while leaving questions for future cases.
The AP coverage connects the ruling to broader court actions and related Trump administration policies.
The administration indicated it would comply with a court-ordered pause on an $1.8 billion fund tied to allies of the president.
The ruling emphasizes the ongoing policy and legal battles around the president’s agenda as mid-2026 developments unfold.
The DC Circuit decision aligns with previously issued injunctions and narrows their scope.
The decision does not settle all questions about transgender service policy going forward.
The AP report frames the case within ongoing U.S. military and political policy debates.

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