Judicial panel sides with Hegseth on military transgender ban
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- A D.C. Circuit panel has ruled 2-1 to dissolve an administrative stay on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s military transgender ban, stating that a lower court did not afford Hegseth sufficient deference in its decision. This ruling allows the ban to remain in effect as legal challenges continue to unfold.
- This development is significant for Hegseth, as it reinforces his authority within the Defense Department amidst ongoing legal scrutiny and public debate regarding the military's policies on transgender service members.
- The ruling reflects broader tensions surrounding military policy and LGBTQ+ rights, as Hegseth faces bipartisan criticism not only for the transgender ban but also for recent controversies involving classified information sharing and military strikes, highlighting the complex interplay of military governance and civil rights.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System
