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Judge questions why Pete Hegseth can give testosterone to cis men but not trans men
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· July 23, 2026
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Key takeaway This comes after an announcement that the military will test male servicemembers' testosterone levels and offer therapy to those who want it.
A federal judge is seeking clarification on the military's transgender ban. The judge is questioning why the military can offer hormone replacement therapy to cis men but not trans men. This comes after an announcement that the military will test male servicemembers' testosterone levels and offer therapy to those who want it.
The judge has instructed both parties to respond to questions about the new policy. The goal is to understand how the policy affects the military's transgender ban. The judge wants to know why trans men are treated differently under this policy.
Further details on the case are available from LGBTQ Nation.
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Category: rights Published: July 23, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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