Despite the lower court ruling, the legal battle continued. On May 6, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing the transgender military ban to take effect. The administration defended the policy, claiming that gender identity inconsistent with sex “undermines military discipline and readiness.”
Human rights groups, including Lambda Legal and the Human Rights Campaign, condemned the decision. They described the policy as “discriminatory and unrelated to military effectiveness,” arguing that it punishes people for their identity rather than their performance. Advocates vowed to keep fighting the policy, with many confident that it will ultimately be overturned in future courts or administrations.
