civil rights - Litigation on the Transgender Service Member Ban: An Update

Sarah Grant
LawFare

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ezs note:  Yeah, the article is just a wee bit long, but if you are either a member of the military or simply contemplating joining, it might be worth your while to read the whole thing.

ACLU FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TRUMP’S TRANSGENDER SERVICE MEMBER BAN

Staff
ACLU

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ezs note:  The ACLU is busy fighting for YOUR rights today.  If you haven't joined yet - well, perhaps you should.  I did, and I'm happy.

In a First, Openly Transgender Service Member Promoted

Fiona Dawson
NBC News

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Blake Dremann, center

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Gay Army General Reflects on Supreme Court's Historic Ruling

Bryant Jordan
military.com

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First transgender veteran has military documents changed

 Michael Chen

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