Pentagon Orders Removal of Transgender Soldiers from U.S. Military

A new directive mandates the discharge of transgender service members within 30 days, sparking legal challenges and human rights concerns.

The Pentagon has issued a directive to discharge transgender service members within 30 days unless they qualify for specific exemptions.
The policy, initiated by President Donald Trump, prohibits transgender individuals from enlisting or continuing service in the military.
The directive states that transgender individuals with a history or diagnosis of gender dysphoria are incompatible with military standards of readiness and cohesion.
Critics, including human rights organizations, argue the policy is discriminatory and ideologically driven rather than based on military necessity.
Legal challenges have been filed by LGBTQ advocacy groups, citing potential violations of constitutional protections under U.S. law.