A federal appeals court panel has ruled the Pentagon's ban on transgender troops is unlawful, citing equal protection and due process violations. - The policy, implemented during the Trump administration, barred most transgender individuals from military service.
- The court found the ban violated constitutional guarantees. - The ruling could allow affected service members to serve openly.
- The Pentagon may appeal to the Supreme Court. The decision marks a major legal win for LGBTQ+ rights, though further legal challenges are expected.