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International Business Times UK
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Rohit David

Why Did the Supreme Court Permit Trump's Ban on Transgender Troops, and What Does It Mean for Military Inclusivity?

The US Supreme Court upheld Trump’s ban on transgender troops, threatening 15,000 soldiers and military inclusivity. (Credit: RDNE Stock Project)

The United States Supreme Court upheld President Trump's ban on transgender individuals serving openly in the military on 6 May 2025, reversing a 2021 Biden policy, according to The New York Times.

This decision affects 15,000 active transgender troops and could cost £750 million ($1 billion) in recruitment and training losses. With 1.3 million active-duty personnel, the military faces new questions about diversity.

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