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Appeals court rules Hegseth illegally banned active transgender troops, but can bar new recruits
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Appeals court rules Hegseth illegally banned active transgender troops, but can bar new recruits

The Hill · Jun 1, 2026, 6:41 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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A divided federal appeals court panel ruled Monday that the Trump administration is unconstitutionally expelling troops actively serving because they are transgender, but it can enforce its ban against those seeking to enlist. It’s a mixed result for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has battled i

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