Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump’s Trans Military Ban Appears Discriminatory
Judge Robert Wilkins said key provisions of the Trump administration's transgender military policy may be driven by a “bare desire to harm” transgender people.
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Christopher Wiggins, as published by them. · · 1 min read
Judge Robert Wilkins said key provisions of the Trump administration's transgender military policy may be driven by a “bare desire to harm” transgender people.
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