A federal appeals court panel ruled Monday that a Trump administration policy illegally bans transgender troops from military service, upholding a lower court decision. - The majority opinion found the policy likely violates constitutional rights and appears driven by a desire to harm a politically unpopular group.
- The ruling narrows an injunction to cover only current service members, not those seeking to join, and will not take effect immediately. - The administration may ask the full appeals court to hear the case; the Supreme Court previously allowed the ban to take effect while litigation continues.