Transgender military exclusion returned and remained in force
Reporting and findings
- reported
The Supreme Court stayed the Shilling preliminary injunction pending appellate proceedings, and the transgender military-service restrictions remained in effect in June 2026 while litigation continued.
- Supreme Court of the United States: Order in United States v. Shilling, No. 24A1030Order in No. 24A1030, May 6, 2025
- Associated Press: Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rulesReport published June 1, 2026; status and procedural posture
- documented
Executive Order 14183 directed the Defense Department to revise military standards around birth sex, declared that adopting a gender identity inconsistent with sex conflicts with military requirements, and required implementation of the January 20 revocation of the Biden open-service order.
- Office of the Federal Register: Executive Order 14183: Prioritizing Military Excellence and ReadinessSections 1-4, 90 FR 8757-8759
Summary and current status
Trump ordered a military policy organized around birth sex and hostile to transgender identity; the Supreme Court stayed an injunction while challenges continued.
In force during continuing litigation at last review.
People and organizations
- Donald J. Trumporder issuer
- 2025 transgender military-service restrictionsrestrictive service policy
Relationships in this file
- Donald J. Trumpordered restrictive military-service policy2025 transgender military-service restrictions