Key facts
- A federal appeals court ruled that a Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service.
- The majority opinion stated the policy was designed to exclude individuals based on gender identity.
- The ban remains in effect for now.
- The ruling is a setback for President Donald Trump's agenda.
A federal appeals court has ruled against a Pentagon policy that illegally banned transgender troops from military service. The majority opinion from a three-judge panel stated the policy was designed to exclude individuals based on their gender identity. This ruling represents a legal setback for President Donald Trump's agenda, though the ban remains in effect for now.